evrery clan has their own rules i guess we just have different policy.
I can relate to Arowaine on this. I've got a few members in my clan that are both new to strategus battles and new to the game in general. Of course, they do quite badly. They're team players so they'll watch the forward base and flags all day if I give the word, but they still aren't cold-blooded killers.
However, they'll be on Fimbulvetr rosters every time unless they're grossly underleveled. Like I've said in the past, if I'm going to engineer and lead a good portion of the battle, you'll probably have to take my shittiest clan members (who I think are pretty neat regardless). You always need good folks to watch your equipment, archers, and spawn anyway.