Bylaws

GFL Constitution

PREAMBLE

We, the members of the Greatest Fantasy League (GFL), in order to forge a more perfect fantasy competition, uphold fairness, spark competitive spirit, promote transparency, and secure camaraderie and enjoyment for all participants, do hereby establish this Constitution for the GFL. 

ARTICLE I – THE COMMISSIONER

1. Gurpreet Randhawa, hereinafter referred to as "The Commissioner"  has accepted the responsibility and privilege of serving the league members of the GFL and to oversee and administer League activities NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the Participants agree to abide by the rules and regulations established by the Commissioner for the orderly and fair conduct of the League. This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions governing the Participants' involvement in the League under the leadership of the Commissioner.
   
   

2. Responsibilities
   a. Serve as Chief Administrator, Dispute Arbitrator, and Financial Officer.
   b. Appoint necessary assistants (e.g., Chief Roast Officer, Discipline Chair) to fulfill duties.
   c. Make binding decisions on rule clarifications, trade vetoes, disciplinary actions, and financial matters.
   
   

3. Disciplinary Powers
   For conduct contrary to the league’s best interests, the Commish may administer:
   
   

   • Verbal or written warnings
     
     

   • Draft pick forfeiture
     
     

   • Monetary fines (subject to majority Board vote)
     
     

   • Temporary suspension or expulsion
     
     

   • Any other action deemed appropriate by the Board
     
     

4. Limits & Removal
   The Commish’s power is not absolute. A unanimous vote by all active league members may remove the Commish from office.
   
   

ARTICLE II – BOARD OF GOVERNORS

1. Composition
   The Board is composed of seven (7) elected league members (including the Commish) serving staggered 3-season terms.
   
   

2. Authority
   The Board holds decision-making authority over bylaw amendments, trade vetoes, and appeals regarding disciplinary or rule interpretation actions.
   
   

3. Voting Requirements
   A majority (4 of 7) is required to pass any motion, approve any trade, or bylaw change.
   
   

4. Appeals Process
   Any decision by the Commish can be appealed to the Board within five (5) days of the original ruling.
   
   

ARTICLE III – LEAGUE BYLAWS & RULES

All competition rules—including draft procedures, roster requirements, trade policies, scoring, waivers, and playoffs—are codified in the GFL Bylaws (separate section). Any amendments must be approved by the Board.

ARTICLE IV – FINANCES & DUES

1. League Dues
   Entry fees and payouts are set and collected by the Commish prior to each season.
   
   

2. Budget Authority
   The Commish manages the league treasury. Any expenditures above $100 CAD must be approved by the Board.
   
   

ARTICLE V – DISPUTE RESOLUTION & AMENDMENTS

1. Dispute Handling
   Rule or trade disputes are initially reviewed by the Commish and can be escalated to the Board.
   
   

2. Amendment Process
   Bylaw changes require a proposal supported by the Commish or at least two Board members, followed by a Board vote (4 of 7 majority).
   
   

ARTICLE VI – RATIFICATION & REVIEW

1. Ratification
   This Constitution is effective immediately upon approval by a 4-of-7 Board vote.
   
   

2. Annual Review
   The Constitution and Bylaws will be reviewed annually during the offseason, with proposed changes voted on by the Board.
   
   

1. League Format

• Weekly head-to-head matchups, hosted on ESPN.
  
  

• Schedule automatically handled by ESPN’s system.
  
  

2. Rosters

• Active roster: 15 players
  
  

  • QB (1), WR (2), RB (2), TE (1), Flex (RB/WR/TE, 1), K (1), DEF/ST (1)
    
    

  • Bench: 6 slots
    
    

  • Injured Reserve (IR): 1 spots
    
    

3. Scoring & Bonus Categories

• Standard head-to-head scoring
  
  

• Bonus points (e.g., +2 for 300/400 passing yards, +2 for 100/200 rushing & receiving yards)
  
  

4. Win Conditions & Tiebreakers

• Weekly winners are determined by point totals.
  
  

• In the playoffs and championship, ties have special handling (not detailed).
  
  

5. Waivers & Free Agents

• Waiver wire runs weekly using rolling priority.
  
  

• No limit on number of add/drops.
  
  

• Waiver period: 2 days.
  
  
  

6. Trades

• Unlimited trades allowed.
  
  

• 2-day review period for all trades.
  
  

• Trades can be vetoed if majority of Board of Governors oppose.
  
  

7. Restricted Trades

• Draft picks and "players to be named later" not tradable.
  
  

8. Trade Deadline

• Set to Wednesday at 11:59 pm ET during Week 10.

ARTICLE VII – LEAGUE MEMBERS

1. The GFL shall consist of 14 active team managers each season.

2. The current team managers are as follows:

   • Gurpreet Randhawa – America’s Team

   • Tyler Sprott  – Turd Burglers

   • Sirban Gill – Sirbandz

   • Matthew Caputo – The Gabagooligans

   • Karim Kanji – The Whammies

   • Harry Kaler – Aaron Hernandez Fan Club

   • Brandon Sam – Brandon’s Team

   • Kyle Goodman – Here So I Won’t Get Fined

   • Prabhbir Purewal – Get Griddy

   • Dan Riccio – New Guy FC

   • James McDermott – Two Princes

   • Nitesh Nath – Wake Up Mr. West

   • Meek Rahman – Saquan and the Suckers

3. Returning members from the previous season retain the right to continue participation unless suspended or removed by the Commissioner.

4. Suspensions or removals may be enforced by the Commissioner, following a majority vote from the league (excluding the individual in question).

5. During the offseason, managers may be required to vote on matters including but not limited to:

   • (a) Election of a Commissioner

   • (b) Annual dues amount

   • (c) Bonus category changes (Article V)

   • (d) Amendments to the Constitution:

     • i. Expansion teams

     • ii. League Settings (Article III)

     • iii. Draft regulations (Article VI)

6. A simple majority vote (via poll or in person) is required for (a)–(c), while a two-thirds majority is required for (d). All votes will remain open for 3 days.

7. During the regular season, managers may vote on:

   • (a) Referendum or opinion polls initiated by the Commissioner

   • (b) Reviews of the Commissioner's rulings

8. Constitutional amendments during the regular season require a unanimous vote by all managers.

9. No quorum requirement is necessary for any regular season, offseason, or amendment vote.

10. Managers may withdraw between the start of the offseason and August 15 without penalty. New members will be approved via majority vote.

ARTICLE VIII – LEAGUE SETTINGS

1. The GFL will be hosted on ESPN and operate as a weekly head-to-head league.

2. ESPN's internal system will handle scheduling.

3. Each team roster includes:

   • QB (1), WR (2), RB (2), TE (1), SUPERFLEX (1), K (1), DEF (1)

   • Bench (6), IR (1)

4. Weekly matchups are won by the team with the highest score. In the event of a tie, whichever team had a higher score posted by their QB wins.

5. Free agents are acquired via FAAB. FAAB budget for the season will be $100 for each person unless you miss the in person draft in that case you will have $25 FAAB deducted from your total. There will be an opportunity to gain more FAAB throughout the season by participating in the optional GFL bets. Odds to be determined by Fantom Odds.

6. 180 adds are allowed throughout the season.

7. Trades may occur at any time. All are subject to a 2-day review and can be vetoed by majority vote by Board of Governors.

8. Draft picks and players-to-be-named-later are not tradable.

9. The trade deadline is Week 10 Wednesday at 11:59pm.

ARTICLE IV – LEAGUE DUES

1. Annual dues are to be paid before the season via e-transfer.. The 2025 season fee is $100 CAD.

2. Non-payment results in suspension or removal.

3. Payouts for 2025:

   • 1st: $1000

   • 2nd: $200

   • Regular Season Highest Points For: $100

ARTICLE V – BONUS CATEGORIES

1. Four bonus types:

   • Squid Game

   • Weekly High Score

2. Squid Game: Lowest weekly score eliminated Weeks 1–13. Last survivor wins $100.

3. Ice Punishments

   • If you start a player in your starting line up during any week of the regular season or playoffs and that starter gets a score of 0 you will have officially been iced. This requires you to film yourself chugging a 330ml bottle of Smirnoff Ice bought at your own expense. This video is to be sent in the GFL group chat within 7 days of the starter getting a 0. Failure to do so will result in the following penalties:

     1. • You will be required to chug two 330ml bottles of Smirnoff Ice within 3 days after the initial 7 day window expires. 

        • Failure to do the first penalty may lead to any of the disciplinary measures outlined in Article 1 #3. 

   • If you starter puts up a negative score (includes defenses), you will be required to film yourself doing a shot of either (whiskey, tequila, or vodka) before chugging a 330ml bottle of Smirnoff Ice. This punishment will be referred to as getting "Chooch'd"

   • In the event that you have multiple punishments in the same week, you will be allowed to film them separately as long as you time stamp each one verbally and send it within the 7 day punishment window.  

ARTICLE VI – THE DRAFT

1. Draft is offline or online by league consensus. Attendance strongly encouraged. Participation is mandatory. Proxies must be arranged if absent.

2. Non-participation in 2+ consecutive drafts may result in discipline.

3. Draft lottery determined by prior season's consolation bracket winner. Lottery game must be skill-neutral.

ARTICLE VII – ROSTER MANAGEMENT

1. Managers must maintain a full, legal lineup weekly.

2. Players on IR may not remain in active lineups beyond 1 week of designation.

3. Inactive managers (2+ weeks) may face sanctions per Article I.

ARTICLE VIII – PLAYOFFS

1. Playoffs begin NFL Week 15, lasting 3 rounds.

2. Top 8 teams by win percentage qualify. Tiebreaker: total points for.

3. Playoff ties are broken by regular-season matchup record.

4. Payouts distributed within 1 week of season end.

5. The champion receives the GFL Trophy at the year end partyt. 

6. Last-place team receives "The Golden Chooch" – must bring to the Draft and anytime GFL members get together to watch games

ARTICLE IX – OFFENSES & DISCIPLINE

1. Offenses include but are not limited to:

   • Bribery

   • Collusion

   • Disrespect/Harassment

   • Non-competitive behavior

   • Nuisance complaints

   • GAAP (General Anti-Avoidance Provision)

2. Offenses may be investigated by the Commish. All managers must cooperate truthfully.

3. Penalties include fines, suspensions, forfeits, or permanent removal.

4. All decisions may be appealed under Article I, Section 5.

ARTICLE X – PUNISHMENTS

In the GFL, last place is not just a failure — it’s a spectacle. To preserve the competitive spirit and keep managers fully engaged, a series of league-voted punishments are enforced each season for the last-place finisher.

1. The Golden Chooch

The manager who finishes dead last in the standings will be awarded “The Golden Chooch” — a golden toilet seat to be engraved and brought to every in-person draft and any official GFL watch party. Failure to bring The Golden Chooch to league events will result in fines or an additional punishment at the Commish's discretion.

2. The Punishment 

In addition to receiving The Golden Chooch, the loser must complete one punishment from the following pool. The specific punishment can be chosen by the loser themselves.

A. “Tight Five” – Open Mic Stand-Up Night

• Last-place finisher must perform a 3–5 minute stand-up routine at a public open mic.
  
  

• Must include jokes about their own fantasy failures.
  
  

• At least one roast line submitted by another GFL member must be used.
  
  

• Must wear a themed T-shirt (e.g., Fantasy Fraud, I Drafted Bryce Young in Superflex).
  
  

• Performance must be filmed and posted in the group chat.
  
  

B. League Cameo Message

• Loser must pay for a Cameo video from a celebrity, athlete, or former NFL player voted on by the league.
  
  

• Cameo script must include reference to the loser’s fantasy team, their worst blunder, and acknowledgment of their failure.
  
  

• The video must be posted in the group chat and played at the following draft party.
  
  

• Suggested options: Johnny Manziel, Antonio Brown, Terrell Owens, Rob Riggle, etc.
  
  

C. Denny’s 24-Hour Challenge

• The loser must spend 24 hours in a Denny’s (or Waffle House).
  
  

• Each pancake, waffle, or full breakfast plate eaten reduces the sentence by 1 hour.
  
  

• Must arrive solo, timestamp entry, and update the league group chat hourly.
  
  

• Meal photos must include timestamps.
  
  

• Bathroom breaks allowed. Napping is not.
  
  

D. “Hot Ones” Challenge

• The loser must eat 10 increasingly spicy wings while answering 10 trash talk questions submitted by league members.
  
  

• Each wing = one question.
  
  

• Must wear an NFL jersey during the challenge.
  
  

• Milk is allowed but highly discouraged (and will be mocked).
  
  

• Must be filmed in one sitting and shared with the league.
  
  

• Failure to finish = an additional punishment from the list (voted by league).