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1 December 2013 5613 comments
Mark Mark
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With Aaron Ramsey’s latest points haul still resonating within the Fantasy Football community, we now look forward to Sunday’s quartet of matches which promise to round the Gameweek off with a bang.

Proceedings begin early, with the midday kick-off at the Lane finding a Spurs side desperate to recover from their Etihad mauling against champions United. With Andre Villas-Boas on the tightrope and Wayne Rooney in red-hot form, the day looks set to get off to an intriguing start.

That’s followed by Liverpool’s visit to the KC Stadium, as Luis Suarez looks to claim his latest set of points against a Hull defence that has allowed just two goals in front of their own fans. A pair of late afternoon kick-offs come next, with Chelsea taking on Southampton at the Bridge, while City’s steamrolling home form is set to go through the gears again as Swansea draw up in Manchester.

With Rooney, Suarez and Sergio Aguero on show and sporting the armband for so many Fantasy managers, today’s events are set to cause a major swing in the ranks and mini-leagues.

The early team news from North London finds Rooney safely snuggled in the United attack although, once again, Robin van Persie is absent. The Dutchman doesn’t even make the matchday squad as his Fanatasy stock continues to diminish at pace. David Moyes is able to welcome back Nemanja Vidic, however, and he takes his place in a back four alongside Jonny Evans, with Chris Smalling at right-back. Phil Jones occupies a midfield role once more, while Shinji Kagawa earns only his third league start of the season.

Villas-Boas shuffles again, making an array of changes from the side that was humiliated at City. Nacer Chadli earns a recall on the flank, whle Mousa Dembele is also back in the lineup in the middle of the park: Lewis Holtby and Erik Lamela make way. Meanwhile, at the back, Vlad Chiriches replaces Younes Kaboul who drops to the bench.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is open and available throughout all today’s matches, right up until the final whistles at Stamford Bridge and the Etihad.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. OptimusBlack
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    12 years, 7 days ago

    Guys i think Oscar > Gerrard it's bettter than to Oscar > Wally in case u have Ozil

    I am Having Ozil keeping him for Hull Oscar > Gerrard then after Midweek Ozil > Ramsey or Walcott

    Good idea ?

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    1. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      I am in a similar position and posted a few minutes ago that I would rather Oscar > Lallana/Gerrard over Walcott.

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      1. Heydudes13
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        12 years, 7 days ago

        It's between Lallana and Gerrard for me, sort of want Lallana but think Gerrard could be better... What do you think?

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        1. OptimusBlack
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 7 days ago

          Yes Gerrad is Better 2 H fixtures with Norwich & West Ham

          Gerrard on Peno and fks Lallana V.s Villa good defence the City

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          1. OptimusBlack
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 7 days ago

            then* City sure it's bad for saints

            So Gerrad is the One we need

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  2. Tricknova
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    10 points from boruc (inj), GJ, oscar(inj), hazard, suarez and aguero (c). 36 from 5 yesterday too. Give me my red arrow

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    1. SPorting
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      12 years, 7 days ago

      You'll get it and you'll like it!!

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      1. Tricknova
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Ha sporting its been overdue had a great run, been taking the you know what out of a casual all week who used his wildcard cos he "didnt want to lose it!"! He has rooney and 70 points. Doh

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  3. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    What's the story with Oscar?

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    1. 1234thro
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      I think he is probably injured, thinking of getting rid myself, but give it until after the presser mate.

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      1. jonnybhoy
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Cheers mate!

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  4. Demí
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Is Terry getting 2 baps once the winning goal bps gets added or has it already been, and he's getting 1?

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      he was 1 back just before the end

      i assume 2 baps

      barring deductions

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    2. SamH123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      I don't think the post match adjustments have taken place yet

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    3. ali-bayor
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      I think it's yet to be added. Gets added when they put up the ESP score if I'm correct....so hopefully 2bp...

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    4. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      JRod was already on 10 before he got booked so I expect a few changes

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  5. weetonyharris
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    does the BPS tell u who will get the bonus pts

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Yup

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      1. weetonyharris
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        tx

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    2. Tricknova
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Yep

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  6. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    58 good...? Today went so badly I have no idea what to think

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    1. SamH123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      small green arrow

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    2. k.akshay92
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Yes, its good.

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    3. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Above average I would say

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  7. Jimbo123
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Thoughts on Paulinho in for Barkley?

    Worried Paulinho will drop deeper when Eriksen is back, but no idea when that will be !?

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  8. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Has anyone here laughed so hard, you literally almost died out of breathing difficulties/heart stop?

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  9. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Terry Cahill Zabaleta - A very rare def success story for me 😎

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Nice one Rover

      fully deserved mate

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Well played sir. But seriously dont double on Chelski defence 😀

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Haha, I was trying to remember who tried to talk me out of it 🙂

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 7 days ago

          I stand by it. No CS there.

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    3. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      pricey
      who do you have up front?

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Aguero Rooney suarez

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  10. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Definitely looks like JT got a touch there for the Cahill goal.

    Just like how Barkley got a touch for the Mirallas goal last week 😆

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Didn't ba touch it

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  11. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    didnt see the game
    what happend to Oscar ?

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    1. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Head fell off.

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    2. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Stubbed his toe.

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    3. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Went off injured

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    4. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Twisted his ankle.

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  12. Johnny139
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Lost on last page: Which would you go for long term?

    a) Hazard & Lukaku

    b) Cabaye* & Rooney

    *(or anyone under £7.2m)

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    1. k.akshay92
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      a

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  13. k.akshay92
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    62 total. 43 yesterday. Will I still be getting a green arrow?

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    1. laGan1n1
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      yes

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    2. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Definitely

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      1. k.akshay92
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Thanks

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    3. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Depends on your rank

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      1. k.akshay92
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Yesterday, after the 43 points, I had a green arrow which took me up to 165,189.

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  14. odannyboys
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    I just did Oscar to Ramsey and I feel filthy. Please help.

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      It had to be done.

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    2. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      It wears off quickly

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  15. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    If i wanted Rooney in for Remy, should i downgrade.....

    A. Ozil
    B. Hazard
    C. Keep Remy

    Mignolet / Lewis
    Fonte / Terry / Coleman / Mertesacker / Chester
    Morrison / Özil / Ramsey / Hazard / Whittingham
    Agüero / Suárez / Remy

    Cheers

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  16. Evans
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Which is the priority

    Boruc
    Barkley
    Townsend

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    1. laGan1n1
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Barkley

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    2. BenDavies
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      To get out? If get out then Townsend, followed by Barkley, then Boruc

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    3. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      barkley then towensatnd

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  17. Zep
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Gerrard will rise tonight and Januzaj will fall, so I will make these moves before I sleep...

    Januzaj & Terry > Gerrard & Ward (2FTs) giving me this for GW14

    Migs(NOR)
    Mert(HUL) Ward(WHM) Clyne(AVL) B.Turner(sto)
    Ozil(HUL) Gerrard(NOR) Ramsey(HUL)
    Rooney(EVE) Suarez(NOR) Aguero(wba)

    Brady Barkley M.Turner

    I know Terry scored, but the fact is they are conceding silly goals and I need to get guaranteed starters in midfield...

    Yay or Nay?

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Decent upgrade, so yes.

      Btw holding back on Mesut worked wonders eh? 😉

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      1. Zep
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Absolutely... 😀

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  18. BenDavies
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    For this Gameweek only:
    A: Paulinho
    OR
    B: Lallana

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  19. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    How does this grab ya? If Oscar and Boruc confirmed out.

    Boruc / Oscar / Lukaku > De Gea / Lallana / Rooney

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      -4 by the way

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    2. BenDavies
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Not too sure about ManU clean sheet against Everton, otherwise nice

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    3. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Better not sure on De Gea though Everton I feel will score against them

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Obviously I will keep him longer than one game. That is their toughest fixture for a while though.

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    4. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Why De Gea ? I'd go much cheaper, Guzan or McGregor even

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Surely United will keep some cleanies with their fixture list?

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    5. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      How about Guzan and Lampard over DDG/Lallana? Riskier though.

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  20. LMFAO
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    73pts and I'm fuming....took out ozil & Nasir to Gerrard and Hazard for a hit FML

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    1. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      LMFAO!

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    2. GunsnRoses
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Ya ya ya

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  21. BOOM XHAKALACA
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Worth -4?
    Oscar, Ivan, Giroud -> Gerrard, Ward, Rooney

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    1. k.akshay92
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      No, Giroud is nailed ON. Take Ivanovic and Oscar out for 2 FTs.

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      1. BOOM XHAKALACA
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        He's lacking form though. Have Ozil and Ramsey and it's getting hard to ignore Rooney.

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  22. reply fail
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Anybody knows what's up with Vorm? Dropped, injured, rotated?

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    1. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      someone on here said he was ill. No third keeper so was on the bench.

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      1. reply fail
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Thx a lot, I hope he will be ok midweek

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        1. Sweetpea
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 7 days ago

          ditto, as have nonplaying back up

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  23. GunsnRoses
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Buckle up for mid week. Captain fantastic next time around

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  24. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Nasri Gerrard Walcott Ravel, C Remy
    benched Frank
    #winning
    #well overdue
    #watch your house
    #doubters

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    1. Brutus619
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Flipping legend.

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        exactly, glad someone noticed! Do you know any good trophy shops?

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        1. Brutus619
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 7 days ago

          No, but you can borrow a medal from Mark - I'm sure he won't be needing it for most GWs this season!

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        2. Brutus619
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 7 days ago

          Wait a minute, you have Walcott but not Ramsey. I take it back.

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  25. DRIZ ✅
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    12 years, 7 days ago

    Anyone emailed FPL for Terry assist to Cahill?

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    1. Brutus619
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Seriously!? I have Terry! Please say he got an assist too!

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    2. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Dear Mr. FPL,

      Seeing as how I don't have a real life or any other worries.......

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    3. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      It's not didn't ba touch it

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  26. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Lads

    Next 2 gw's

    Play burner over seamus ?

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    1. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      burner

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        thanks

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  27. Sweetpea
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Oscar > Walcott and Barkley > Michu (if fit).

    Balls out.

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  28. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    First order of business. Oscar out.

    Taking suggestions on best mid replacement..

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Knee jerk

      Gerrard or nasri

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  29. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Actually is 30 the low score of the week on here 🙂

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    1. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      36 all out

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      1. Sweetpea
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        35 actually

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        1. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 7 days ago

          🙂 catching you just checked and I have another point on bench so 31

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      2. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        We need a comfort thread

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  30. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Billy Jones nailed on ?

    cheers

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