I think the draft part in the rules is up to renewal, especially for timing.
Since they are making a major upgrade of the rules I asume this will be much better in the future.
In the meantime we are all anciously waiting for our precious info about the youngsters out there eager to join our ambitious teams. The moment we get that info, no matter at what exact time that will be, the scoutingmoney we pay afterwards will go towards next seasons draft.
If you like to keep track you can count the number of players you scout every time you pay scouting, no matter how much you pay (it's clearly stated with the amounts how many players you will scout) and how frequently. You will then know at the end of next season how much info you will get...
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