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The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

24 August 2014 6148 comments
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Sunday serves up a trio of Gameweek encounters, with Thursday’s Europa League ties pushing Hull and Tottenham’s home fixtures alongside Man United’s trip to the Stadium of Light.

Events begin at the KC Stadium and White Hart Lane, with Steve Bruce’s Hull hosting Stoke and Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs facing a London derby clash with QPR. Fantasy managers will be focused mainly on the latter, with Christian Eriksen the top owned asset on show from the early kick-offs.

Attention then turns to the North East, with Louis van Gaal’s United outfit taking on Sunderland in a bid to get their season underway following the opening day defeat to Swansea. With a staggering 48% ownership, Wayne Rooney remains the headline act, while Juan Mata’s 19% ownership will be holding out for returns in order to stem a tide of sales that have already seen the Spanish playmaker drop in price.

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  1. Lanley Staurel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Can we trust TotalFPL now?

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No

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  2. RabMac
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Apart from forwards and GK that is a really poor United team.

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  3. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Should i do Bojan > Dzeko for a FT ?

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    1. Judas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      where are u gettint that money from

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      1. rickardinho
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        haha, shall i do zamora>aguero? 😛

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  4. Zombie
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    "The problem I have at United is that the selection is not balanced. There are five number nines and six number 10s - and we don't have enough defenders." - LvG

    Then why the hell you're signing Di Maria mr. LvG (that too for a record transfer fee)?....Isn't he another #10?

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He has never played as a 10.

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    3. JWF
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      7

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    4. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He's more of a winger.

      Which I also find odd, because then United would have to change formation (can't seem them playing Di Maria as a wing-back, more likely in the double pivot). But going away from the 3-5-2 and you lose the advantage of playing Mata, Rooney and RVP in their favorite position.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yup, silly buy.

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        1. Sleep Talk
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Especially if the price is as large as rumored. Jeez that's a lot of money.

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          1. Zombie
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Woodward is a twat...and LvG doesn't seem to have any influence in the player transfers at all

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    5. Towsor44
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      they need to start using squad numbers at OT then really 🙂

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    6. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Nope, he's a winger or a CM

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    7. Judas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Di maria is winger or CM

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  5. battlecat
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Are there any negatives to ditching Begovic and Bojan for Naismith and a 4.5mill keeper with my 2 FTs?

    I've got Mannone so get Krul?

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    1. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      ive got krul, think the krul-bego rotation will be great. 8 points so far.

      stoke have great fixtures coming up so i wouldnt ditch bego yet.

      i did bojan > naismith last night though. might not be as attractive now that naismith is already 0.1 higher.

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  6. Spurs Forever
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    2 ft and .5 in the bank
    who to get for blackett, caulker, bojan and begovic

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    1. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Bojan and Blackett should be priority.

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  7. BruLee
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Chambers --> Bertrand or Naylor
    Henderson --> Mehrez
    Bojan --> Ings

    Thoughts?

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    1. BruLee
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      for -4

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    2. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      clyne is a better choice than bertrand. naylor is good too.

      i woulnd't trade UP from bojan if its only 0.5. naismith is the best option if you're looking to change cheap strikers. ings fixtures are still poor. united next

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  8. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is Chester definitely a 1 match ban, not 3? I.e. It was a professional foul rather than violent conduct?

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    1. Demí
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yess

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He professionally punched the ref in the face.

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  9. Indalo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I have Lamlea, and I'm very glad that I do, but if I had Eriksen I would not be swapping to Lamela, as I've seen a couple of people mention already. Very sideways move.

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  10. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Chester 😡

    Knew this weekend was going a little too easily 😆

    Now I need big performances from Rooney and Mata..

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  11. 1-1 at Newcastle
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    So I get in from work and notice Chester has a -2 and Eriksen blanks in a 4-0 🙁
    How did Eriksen play?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Just look through past pages.

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  12. CellinoArmy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Who can I bring in for Mame Biram Altidore, mind you I have Jovetic as well so he might need replacing too. I have rooney too, 3.5 mil in the bank.

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    1. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Jovetic and Diouf -> Adebayor and Jelavic?

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  13. Judeksi
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    38 points.. Mata-Jones-Rooney left, better start producing points you three!! 🙂

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    1. Gonna mesut up
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      yes please!

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  14. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Fletch and Cleverley in midfield.

    Oh dear.

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  15. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Spurs v Liverpool should be a good match next week.

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  16. Alberto Tomba
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I feel sorry for people like this. If you're one of them your day will come..

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/24/scout-notes-gameweek-2-saturday-3/?hc_page=15#hc_comment_8042666

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    1. CellinoArmy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      The other guys prediction though, almost spot on, just needed the red and yellow cards.

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      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        True, it's a bit pessimistic though.

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  17. CellinoArmy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Manchester United 25 mil bid for Vlaar 😀 XD

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Source? 😯

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        His imagination

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        1. CellinoArmy
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Yep, I can see united paying that though haha

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      2. CellinoArmy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        i'm sorry, just a scenario, i forget to mention :/

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    2. Judeksi
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      LVG's Holland connection working? 😛

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      1. CellinoArmy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        nah, it's not 25, but strong rumours it will happen emerging again
        the 25 was a reference to the di maria rip off haha

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    3. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Source?

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      1. CellinoArmy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        ah, just a sly dig at the di maria rip off price, but the vlaar transfer rumours have started again just right now (literally an hour ago)

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    4. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Nonsense.

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  18. SW6
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    When Rooney retires will he be thought of in the same way as Giggs/Scholes/Neville? Seems like Utd fans don't like him as much as they did them?

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      If he breaks the goalscoring record.

      That overhead kick against City as well...

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    2. CellinoArmy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      They were homegrown (their own blood so to speak), Rooney's like more of a foster child.

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  19. Majestic like Zizou
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Will Jovetic get game time against Liverpool as my mini league rival has Shawcross coming off the bench if Jovetic doesn't get any minutes.

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Scoff at your username after seeing this :p

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      1. Majestic like Zizou
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Haha but I reckon Pellegrini will go with Dzeko and Aguero from the start so that's why I'm asking

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He should make some sort of an appearance

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  20. Wishdom Teeth
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I have got austin & arnie with .5m itb. Any suggestion to get them off ?

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  21. tm245
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Highest TSB% of the five big Spurs performers today is Dier at less than 10% so most managers will not have made much progress. These two final games are going to have a much bigger impact on OR.

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  22. Miami Monkey
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Just woke up and missed the games. Chester is dissappointing but had him since the start so a 13 point return over 2 weeks is still good lol. How long will he be suspended for?
    Also Dier would score again... Another point for the casuals who don't realize he probably won't be in the team in a week or two

    But yay Lamela

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    1. Towsor44
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      1 game ban mate

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    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Dier could keep his place, Poch isnt afraid of playing the youngsters... and Walker is still a few weeks away

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    3. kavonk
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Chester has a cup game before wk3 so he will be available..
      1 game ban

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      1. Miami Monkey
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Seriously?

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        1. kavonk
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          i thought that was the case,
          but not gonna happen, my bad 🙁

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  23. Orion
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I need help guys... I am wc-ing now, there is no other way... What is the best cheap combo from now on you think? Mean on one GK 4 - 4.5 and one def 4-4.5... Thanx

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    1. dribbler
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      krul-elliot
      hutton-dummet-robertson

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  24. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Just brought in Colocini for Bartley, he was dropping tonight so had to do it

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  25. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Considerin Soton have looked poor and so have Newcastle(also DeJong has not had many minutes) im considerin a double up with Eriksen and Lamela. already have Eriksen and can swap Davis for Lamela 😯 .. or is there any other mid below 8 who stands out(i have siggy).

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    1. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      spurs have tough fixtures, a double up in midfield is really risky

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Soton look poor goin forward though and Tadic aint on many set pieces. so its either Lamela or DeJong for me. and i like spurs fixtures attacking wise.. LIV sun WBA SOT NEW avl STK in the next 9

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    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Interesting move. I really like it actually that could work a treat.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        will prob swap the mid that aint perfroming for DeJong/Tadic when they look like they performin. seems safe enough

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        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Tadic playing forward as we know but no end product yet. deJong only played what 10 minutes last game? Could be a couple weeks before he gets a start. Could be goals in the Spurs v Pool game, think the double up isn't crazy when put into the context you are giving.

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I really would not do that.

      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/1373/

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        the stats may not favor lamela cause he's just gettin used to the league. miles better this week than last apparently

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Well, this table has been very well tested. On your own head be it.

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          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            In the case of Lamela, he's not going to fair well in any stats tables at the moment Doos, time and gut instinct needed in his case I feel.

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      2. VougieDipond
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I like these wee tables you make.

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  26. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Lamela, Eriksen, or Tadic?

    I have 3.0 itb and Davis to shift out for a -4 hit.

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Eriksen probably. i already have Eriksen and deciding between Tadic and Lamela 🙂

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Tadic, imo.

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    3. kavonk
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I have Tadic,
      eriksen & lamela look great..
      coin toss
      i would like lamela in my team at some point tho

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  27. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Considering Chelsea's fixture in the next few weeks

    IS Fabregas/Hazard ESSENTIAL alongside D.Costa?

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    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard, not the other 2

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      1. Sarnab
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I already have Costa

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  28. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    That's Chester promoted to my starting lineup for next week. QPR will get a CS now I've made Rio second sub.

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    1. Somalion
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Better play Rio now!

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I suspect he'll autosub in 😉

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        1. Somalion
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Just talking about my own team 😉

          General rule is play the defenders that you bench 😉

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  29. Bow Locks
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Eriksen? wtf

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  30. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Dier casual bandwagon success

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      im thinkin of leapin

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    2. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      It wasn't overly casual.. he was excellent in both games and Walker could be out for a bit.

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