Class Popularity?

[Tigerbunny]

I am currently in 2 active groups - soon to be three.

Group one is all middle-aged guys.
1 Halfling Rogue
1 Eladrin Wizard
1 Dragonborn Paladin
1 Dwarf Fighter
1 Human Warlord

1 Striker, 1 Controller, 2 Defenders, 1 Leader.
We really NEED another striker, honestly.

Group 2 is 2 middle-aged women, 1 middle-aged guy, 2 early-teen girls, and 4 fourth grade boys.
1 Dragonborn Paladin (9)
1 Dragonborn 2W Ranger (9)
1 Elf Bow-Ranger, planning to respec to Beastmaster (12)
1 Human Melee Cleric (12)
1 Eladrin Wizard (10)
1 Elf (wolf-girl, really) Rogue (10)
1 Tiefling Feylock (37)
1 Human Fighter/Warlord (40)

4 Strikers, 1 Leader, 1 Controller, 2 Defenders

 

[mach1.9pants]

The 'wars' are not at all popular with my players, none of them want to be either..ever.
And strikers are definitely popular, people love to deal lots of damage