I think there's an opportunity for DD to be managed properly this year, but it has to start now. Its things like the trophies not getting sorted from last year that **** people off and show a lack of leadership with the series.
I'm not sure who the reps are this year either, have these been announced?
But someone at the top needs to get a grip of DD and show a controlling hand that offers direction and comfort for this year's players, particularly as there seems to be a large number of newbies to the series who would be looking for guidance, direction and leadership.
There's also other forums where DD is actively discussed and any thoughts/issues raised on there can cause potential ill-feeling towards DD if there's not an obvious way (or sufficiently responsive way) to officially air these views. Again, I believe a senior figure in the DSC / DD RC should be the go to person for these queries and not a generic (non-responding) email address that offers relatively little peace of mind for any queries. Even a quick response stating that "we have received your email and will get back to you as soon as possble" would help perhaps?.
Chris Wood seemed to play this role particularly well a few years back and a similar 'firm but fair' role needs to be demonstrated this year I feel. But the Antipodean warrior has slipped off to relax on a beach somewhere and there's only one Chris Wood - thank God !!!
For what it's worth, I had offered my services to DD, but this has fallen on deaf ears, perhaps me resigning from the DD rep's role in the past has tainted the view of the popes of DD?
I am signed up for DD this year though, so maybe, just maybe !!!
Tim