My league are definitely stronger this year. Thought I had ran into a group of friends that all were half strong, but maybe it's a new draw?

It's a bit tough competing in all competitions when more or less all games are half tough. Earlier years I have had 2-3 opponents around 80-100, and about 10 that was 60% and lower, with at least a handful of being app 30-45%. Hence I could easily play a mostly reserve team like a handful of times per week. Now I had only games against opponents 80+%.