Personally I've found the last few seasons I've barely reached GC by the end of the season because I cruise too much, but the other benefit is that, having a reasonably strong roster, later in the season I'm more likely to hit lower-ranked opponents who either forfeit or just aren't much of a challenge
Under normal circumstances (i.e. no chase rewards in objectives or rewards) how far do you normally push in Battlegrounds?
Should add the option as a lot of people seem to do it which is tank enough to guarantee not laddering up to next level and then getting easy wins in a bracket for objectives and avoiding gladiator+ and guaranteeing no wins.