He picked up a black marker. To anyone else, the board was a chaotic draft of athletes and stats. To Elias, it was a puzzle. He began moving the notes, shifting a veteran to a higher weight, dropping a rookie down, sacrificing a sure win in one category for a tactical advantage in another.
"We’re missing the X," Elias muttered, staring at the empty slot at 74kg. X Picture
Elias didn't look up. He was focused on the "Final X"—the pinnacle of the season where only the best two from each weight class would face off. He needed a draft that didn't just fill slots but created a picture of dominance. Every other position was locked in, but that one vacancy turned the whole board into a blurred image. He picked up a black marker
Elias finally sat down, the weight of the draft lifting. The draft was no longer a collection of possibilities; it was a map to the championship. Wrestling Podcast He began moving the notes, shifting a veteran
His assistant, Sarah, leaned against the doorframe, holding a fresh tablet. "The scouts just sent over the latest tape on Miller. He’s fast, Elias. But he’s untested."