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16 April 2015 1766 comments
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Three middle-aged beards collide to talk Fantasy Football. Hipsters? Sadly, as Jonty so rightly points out, we bear a closer resemblance to a trio of David Brents.

A clean-shaven Ryan joins us to complete the quartet and boost the credibility: the Kiwi contributor wakes fresh and ready for action to mull over the Gameweek gone, the week’s transfer bandwagons and to look forward to the weekend’s action.

Around those regulars, we brace ourselves for the latest bout of quizzing from you, the community. We tackle the potential of the Palace form guys and the unlikely contribution from Hull and Leicester, as we cast an early eye on the looming double Gameweek.

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  1. Torres76
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Are you guys going with

    1. 3-5-2

    Schmeical
    Terry, Skrtel, Schlupp
    Hazard, Fabregas, Silva/Sanchez, Sterling, Hendo
    Ageuro, Kane

    2. 3-4-3

    Schmeical
    Terry, Skrtel, Schlupp
    Hazard, Fabregas, Sterling, Hendo
    Ageuro, Kane, VARDY

    Thoughts? Which team? Formation??

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      2, I think.

    2. Koflok
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      1 is more expensive though?

    3. MARVELLUS
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      3. Bench Kane.

  2. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    So far this is the happiest I've been with my DGW/rest of the season balance.....

    Davis
    Ivan Skrtel Schlupp
    Hazard Sterling Cesc Henderson Cambiasso
    Aguero Vardy

    Panti Coleman Alder Giroud

    DGWs are a head wreck.......

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Aren't they just. How many hits is that taking?

      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        WC. Glad I saved it now, though it's making decisions even harder. This is something like variation #14.

        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          It will be a good team for 1 week at least! How does it look for the weeks following? Your bench is good that will help

          1. sully29
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Works out fine I think though I might have to go go 4-4-2 for a GW or two depending on how Leicester are going. Still, should be fun!

            1. Cheeseoid
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Good. Do it. I wish I had my WC.

              1. sully29
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 8 months ago

                Tbf a few weeks ago it looked like keeping the WC was a bit of a waste, people who held were lucky a decent dgw popped up.

                1. Cheeseoid
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 8 months ago

                  It would have been of more benefit if it had been a bit earlier. this is quite late in the day

    2. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      is that team set up now? or will it be set up for the dgw ? and howmany hits

      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Will be wc-ing for the DGW, though the team will probably change half a dozen times before then.

  3. Nobodinho
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Can I start Giroud and Bellerin and let the auto-subs work?

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      As long as you have some subs sure.

      1. Nobodinho
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers mate.

  4. kalmoffit
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Although I am probably not going to get him, I'm a bit surprised that N'Doye isn't being talked about. It seems that people assume Liverpool will go there and take the three points. Only Chelsea and Newcastle have won there this year.

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I thought about him but Leicester seem like a better source for cheap attackers atm.....

      1. kalmoffit
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I think Vardy is more likely to score this week than during the dgw.

        1. sully29
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I wouldn't be at all surprised.

  5. Saniul
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Seemed pretty well set up for the end of the season... atleast a top 10k finish, and ML win, until I did.

    * Sanchez to Sigurdsson for 31.
    * Aguero to Sturridge for 32.

    .... There is reason why some must-haves are actually must-haves.

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      We have all done it at some point

      1. Saniul
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Sold both at exactly their due week, that must be some thing.

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Tough one. I guess we couldn't expect those two to keep on blanking.

  6. Torres76
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    What time are prices going up people?

    Cheers

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      2.40am

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Holy Cow!

      2. jfxm
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Who's rising?

  7. Gizzachance
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    liv dgw, hendo cout ster,or any 2 plus keeper or def?

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure. The semi final will help to decide but I will be thinking about it up until the pressers happen for it.

    2. Torres76
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Hendo - set pieces, pens
      Sterling - played up front
      Sktrel - set piece threat ....if not, get Moreno.

  8. skodaole2
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Is Oscar-> Fabregas for 2 GWs (including DGW) worth a hit? Oscar isn't nailed on atm

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You might be better off benching this week then selling for a Liverpool player?

  9. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Rita Ora was in tonight. Who the hell is she?

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Kia Ora's sister

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ha. Had never heard of her until today. Guess I'm out of touch.

        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          She is in the hit parade

  10. Torres76
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Are you guys playing of Murray and Bolasie in the DGW?

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry, can you rephrase that?

  11. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Have 11 available players for GW 33 inc. Remy*.

    Best to save FT to get in Liverpool players for DGW 34 or use it incase Remy is unfit?

  12. A.T
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    How nailed on is Moreno?

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Enough I would think

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Till the end of the season?

        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Well he looks to have only missed 5 games all season. I reckon he was suspended at some point so yes.

    2. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Nailed on for at least 60mins it seems

    3. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Seems nailed to me although I have seen little tiny bits of criticism of his play here and there recently.

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah I'm just wondering why he's being taken off.

        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Tactical reasons. Can be seen as a positive and negative for his FPL prospects I suppose.

          1. Walsh
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Can't think of a better feeling than having a defender get taken off early with clean sheet points banked only to see the team concede in the dying minutes of a game.

            1. Ryan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              • 14 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Like Demel. He had quite the uncanny ability for jammy points.

    4. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Okey dokey. Thanks chaps.

  13. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Loftus-Cheek anyone?

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Is that a starter or a main course?

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Braised Loftus -Cheeks in a red wine jus

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      They are pretty high.

  14. Puyol Pants Up
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Planned DGWer's from each team?

    Mine:

    Chelsea: Ivanovic, Fabregas, Hazard
    Liverpool: Skrtel, Henderson, Sterling/Coutinho
    Leicester: Vardy, Schmeichel
    Hull: None

    Arsenal: Ospina, Sanchez, Giroud
    Sunderland: PVA

    Anyone else have a plan?

    1. MARVELLUS
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      The same, except Terry/RRamsey for Ivanovic/Sanchez.

      but I have a few weeks to decide on my Ars midfielder.

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Still feel that Sanchez would be a better pick then Ramsey.

        1. MARVELLUS
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Possibly, mine is more cash reasons.
          Seems a lottery for Ars mf, but if I could pick any, would go Sanchez. Unless Ramsey keeps up scoring every week.

    2. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I prefer Ramsey to Sanchez. Sanchez has been improving as of late but still isn't worth his price tag.

  15. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Not that it's important now but it's still nice to have 2 risers and no fallers 2 nights in a row.

    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      My team value has been plummeting since I stopped paying attention to it a month ago or so. Not too bothered, still.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I wouldn't say plummeting but still.

        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah perhaps a little dramatic 🙂

  16. Sylvester the Investor
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Morning lads

    Choose one of:
    A) Giroud -> Murray free, need to swap back to Giroud in 2 weeks
    B) Boyd -> Cambiasso free
    C) Play Boyd this week and Giroud next week

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      B unless you can get a better DGW player

      1. Sylvester the Investor
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Already max-ed out my Chelsea quota

    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      C

    4. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A

    5. Sylvester the Investor
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      This is why I can't decide..

  17. Puyol Pants Up
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    @Ryan

    Has anyone ever told you that you look alot like Jeremy Brockie?

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He isn't famous enough, you'd be the first.

      When I grow my hair long people always used to say I look like Hugh Grant. Not sure if thats a compliment

  18. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Alright you deadzoners. 2FT's and 1.3 in the bank. Starting 11 and subs aren't finalised. Any advice?

    Thinking of pretty boring moves and doing either:

    A) Koscielny & Sanchez > Terry & Fabregas
    B) Koscielny & N.Taylor > Terry & Dann.

    Adrian
    Van Aanholt - Clyne - Koscielny
    Hazard - Coutinho - Mata - Sanchez
    Aguero - Kane - Murray

    Hamer - Boyd - N.Taylor - Wollschied

    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A for me.

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A) for me as well

    3. Atwood
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'm leaning towards A also, thanks for the help fellas

    4. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A

  19. Torres76
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Are you guys playing either of Murray and Bolasie in the DGW?

    Cheers

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I have neither but would consider playing either if I had them. But it wold depend upon the DGW players I had at my disposal

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Nicely rephrased. I have Murray and yes I will be.

      1. Torres76
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Fixtures are as follows for next two weeks

        Vardy
        SWA, Bur, CHE

        Murray
        WBA, HUL

        Now tempted to go with Murray?

        Thanks lads 🙂

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Why would I transfer him out? Most would have to for a hit.

    3. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Wildcarding but will depend on how they do against West Brom

    4. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Nope. Going to get rid of him

  20. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Potential risers are:
    Haz
    Murray
    Ballsassy
    Hardy Vardy

    Fallers:
    Giroud
    Dirty Sanchez
    Stone Cold
    Defoe
    Downing

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Extra 0.1 SV for people that got Murray earlier this week. Should of got him before his first price rise 🙁

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Or last week like me. 😉

  21. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I know it isn't the same but whenever some writes the name Bolasie I think of this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5bYDhZBFLA

    Not a bad connection I guess

  22. Jay_
      10 years, 8 months ago

      For next week, to go with Sterling would you rather

      A: Moreno and Henderson( Leaving enough itb for Kane to Giroud down the line )

      B: Skrtl Coutinho ( leaving not much itb)

      Will be 3-6-2 with Vardy 3rd forward

      1. Jay_
          10 years, 8 months ago

          *3-5-2

        • Walsh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          B

        • kalmoffit
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          A, would want Giroud

      2. DameCorp
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        How many hits are you taking over this next two weeks?

        (This week and before the double)

        1. tokara
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          total -4 for both weeks

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          None this week. I'm saving an FT and will take one next week, max two.

          1. DameCorp
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Was looking at the same as this, have to re-asses with Gomis injury, likely double hit next week.

            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              The one thing to bare in mind is that almost everyone with a wild card will be playing it this week. How far do you want to start behind them?

        3. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          None. Fortunate enough to have 6DGWers and 11 this week with no hits.

        4. bigbudgie
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I'm WCing in 34 and would consider a hit in 35 if I need one, have not decided yet

      3. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Morning guys. seems I missed the Southamoton presser yesterday did I? Any word on Mane being benched and Clyne starting?

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Not really.

          1. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks man

          1. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers Cheese

      4. Amateur Pundit Zan
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Clyne > skrtl worth a hit next week?

        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Eek that is a close one. I think I'd hang on to Clyne.

        2. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I think its a touch sideways. Depends on who you'd rather have fore the remainder of the season I guess.

        3. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks guys (I could have just asked that on our private thread 🙂 )

      5. AB.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Any news from the Spurs camp regarding Lloris? I'd really like him to be available this weekend...

        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I think they haven't had their press conference yet.

          1. AB.
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Ok, ta. I'll wait for more news - I'd really like to avoid having to make a GK transfer if I possibly can.

      6. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ramsey & Giroud > Murray & Fabregas this week?

        Have a 78 pt lead on my group and this would help me field XI this week and then I would have 5 double gameweekers for the following game week.

        What would you do if you had $300 on the line? I'm digging it except for the price I'll lose on Giroud

        Much appreciated

        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Fine with those transfers if it gets you to 11 for the weekend, Rushmore.

        2. AB.
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          If you can afford to buy Giroud back again then maybe - but it looks a bit short sighted to me.

          1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            I mean he has a bye week and Chelski following.. I think its a bit too far sighted if I keep him for two bad gw's with only 6 weeks left. Don't you think?

            1. AB.
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              You're going to want him back for the DGW though surely?

              1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 8 months ago

                thats not for awhile, ill for sure have 3 arsenal by then

                1. AB.
                  • 16 Years
                  10 years, 8 months ago

                  Fair enough. Hope it works for you. 78 point lead means that you must be doing plenty right! Good luck

      7. AB.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Nice little cameo on the Scoutcast Ryan!

        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks AB 🙂 Was happy to chip in.

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Nice jawbone.

            1. Ryan
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              • 14 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Thanks, my mum and dad gave it to me

              1. Rupert The Horse
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                • 12 Years
                10 years, 8 months ago

                Very generous they were too. I think you have a few fans.

                1. Ryan
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                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 8 months ago

                  Christina doesn't count 😉

          2. AB.
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            You did well mate. Some really good comments and observations. You made a fellow Kiwi proud!

            1. Ryan
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              • 14 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Glad to represent our little part of the world. Considered saying kia ora at the start but figured no one will know what I'm talking about. Maybe next time

              1. AB.
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 8 months ago

                I think it would be a nice touch. Extra kudos to you if you can also slip in a "sweet as bro" 😉

                1. Ryan
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                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 8 months ago

                  Are you aware of how the American audience will hear that? 😕 Lets just hope its not at a time when Granville goes to shut the door 😆

                  1. AB.
                    • 16 Years
                    10 years, 8 months ago

                    🙂 Yeah, good point - maybe just stick with the Kia Ora!

        2. Margarido
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Just seen it.
          Little rusty on the NZ accent…missed a couple words here and there.

          Good luck with the Top 500 goal.

          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Thoughts going through my head faster than I can say them. Had to make the most of every little window to speak.

      8. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Rangers hold on. Phew 🙂

      9. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Chances of JWP playing this GW?

        Got the 45 minutes last week and managed to sink a penalty ... just not sure that bodes well for a start this week.

        A -4 hit for the usual suspects to get 11 on the park might be in order.

        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I'd probably just start JWP instead of taking a hit. Most likely whomever you bring in will get 2 points and JWP worst case will get 1 point for an appearance.

          1. Test Eagles
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Clever thinking ... it's the right thing to do.

          2. Zasa
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Agreed, and JWP has massive creative threat. Holds one of the best assists per minute ratios in the league,