Great to see you like FTP, Chewie! I'm assuming your team is located in New Zealand? Just make sure you get your tactics right while you're starting. Just have a look on the forums, and read the newbie guide and manual for help on that. Players are important but you need to know how to set good orders.
Just won a game in "The Don't Elect Sector Cup". I'm first seed and hoping to win, as I've never won a friendly competition before, my best is only 2nd in a small comp.
Also won my T20 game by 1 run, so a great start to the season I'd say.