We have a member MIA as well, but I think he will turn up before the tenth. (fingers crossed)
Do we have a pool of alternates yet? If not, we need one, and we should keep them throughout the season.
If people havent signed in by the 9th, I think the alternates should be drawn for the teams missing people.
Keeping the pool of alternates is good too, incase someone were to drop out for some unforseen reason.
They can be taken in the order in which they sign up in that case.
Thats just my thoughts on the matter though...perhaps theres a better way.