So a few weeks back, I got really into following the Super 12 teams but damn, trying to keep up with all 12 squads was driving me nuts. I’d be checking apps randomly, missing updates, forgetting who played when. Total chaos, right? Needed a system.
Started Simple With Pen & Paper
Grabbed my notebook and drew a grid with all team names down the side. Every morning I’d sit with my coffee scanning different sites for scores and standings. Scribbled results manually like:
- Auckland won by 15 points ✓
- Canberra injury update: * out 2 weeks ✗
Took forever and I’d still miss stuff. Plus my handwriting sucks.
Switched To Spreadsheet Hell
Created a Google Sheet next – columns for wins/losses, points, next matches. Set up phone alerts for league updates. When notifications popped up, I’d rush to update cells. Looked messy though, and constantly switching between apps made me wanna throw my phone. Got mixed up between Warriors and Wolves stats twice. Ugh.
Lightbulb Moment With Widgets
Last Tuesday while fixing coffee, I mashed my phone against the kettle. Screen cracked but gave me an idea – why not put everything in one spot? Dug into phone settings and added:
- Sports app widget for live scores
- Calendar widget showing match times
- Notes widget for injuries/transfers
Changed everything. Now when I unlock my phone, bam! All updates right there. No more app hopping.
My Simple Tracking Routine Now
Mornings: Check widgets while coffee brews. Takes two minutes max.
Game nights: Widgets show countdown timers so I never miss kickoff.
Post-match: Quick note on standout players in widget notes section.
No stress, no forgetting who’s leading the table. Even the playoff picture stays clear in my head now.
Funny how solutions creep up on you. Thought I’d need fancy apps, but just rearranging what I already had made tracking 12 teams feel like following one. My notebook’s collecting dust now – and I’m actually enjoying matches instead of stressing about updates!
