Yes, I agree that that can definitely be an huge impact. I once had 3 teams in my league that were +40-60%. However, can you imagine what it would be like to play a league with 10 equal teams with managers serious about finish at least in the top 4? That would be very tight competition like playing 20 Champion's League finals in a season. And look at the leagues you have won and done good in, there are active managers and vacant teams -10% or -20% from day one. Tightening the draw makes them go away being replaced with equal teams which ultimately will lead to a much tighter and harder competition. The days of 100 GD will probably be history unless you spend a couple hundred dollars. The tighter competition could also motivate managers to do more manipulation since that slight advantage will mean so much more.