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The ScoutCast – Episode 161 – Kahunas

This week’s episode of the ScoutCast certainly doesn’t lack “Kahunas” but it does go without my nasal tones.

Another bout of man-flu got the better of me this week but, rather than can the episode, I allowed the lunatics to take over the asylum and run this nonsense without me. Granville and Jonty rise to the occasion, ably abetted by this week’s star guest, Jack Wain – previously number two in the world and still part of the pack giving chase to former guest, Simon March.

Jack makes his appearance just as his gutsy gamble to ignore the sure-fire Sergio Aguero captaincy backfires. Granville and Jonty analyse his brave fall from grace, while quizzing our FPL luminary on the Gameweek 37 double and the great Eden Hazard dilemma, all courtesy of another round of questions from you, the community.

This week’s episode was beamed live via the magic of Google Hangouts on Tuesday evening. You can view that webcam wonder via the larger player below.

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

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  1. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Thursday night before a DGW, is it really this slow?

    1. jennmenn
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Seems like it.. Yo Capt, random question.., do I have a profil picture? :s

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah looks like some Viking dude kicking a ball

        1. jennmenn
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          aah good. Thank you! Can´t see it myself, strange.

      2. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yup a ginger Viking dude

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      New page always kickstarts proceedings...

    3. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      everyone's head is in the sand...

  2. mahone24
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A. Hendo -> Caz
    B. Bertrand -> Kos

    Already have Sanchez and Ozil

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Wait. Didn't see the last line. B in that case.

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I did Clyne>Kos & kept Hendo, if that helps....

    4. Margarido
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

  3. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Lol

    1. jennmenn
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      rofl

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        lmao

        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          roflcopter

        2. DannyBoy....
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Ribl

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Christina?

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lolwut

  4. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Damn this Rambo news. He was my prime target and hope for explosive differential 🙁

    Are we still bringing him in or Cazorla instead? I prefer Ramsey soooo much, but this injury worries me. Any insight into the injury?

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      the machine has caz 🙁

    2. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He will be ok according to Wenger.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I don't think he will ever play again

      2. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        But he isn't in training. And he is injury doubt for several weeks now. I am worried. If I bring him in for the hit he should be nailed on for 2 games.

        1. Les Bleus
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          He had this injury prior to the Swansea game and still started.

          I may be biased because I have him but I'm thinking he will play.

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            But are you confident enough to bring him in for a hit?

            1. Les Bleus
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Probably not but if you're daring to, then why not 😛

    3. DannyBoy....
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      How long is it since he last played?

      Is match fitness a factor?

      1. DannyBoy....
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Meh. Thought you were on about Welbz

      2. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He is injured lately, also was subbed out last game

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Huh I thought Ramsey played the full 90?

  5. Doctor X
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which one gents? Have Sanchez and Ramsey already.

    A) Skrtel + Cazorla/Ozil

    B) Koscielny + Henderson

    C) Koscielny + Silva (-4)

    D) Koscielny + Gomez (-4)

    Thanks in advance 🙂

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. edfiasco
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      a

    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      D i guess cos it maximises games....

    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. Doctor X
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ta everyone! 🙂

    5. Margarido
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B, also

  6. Margarido
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Wich do we prefer?

    Gomez - Vardy
    or
    Cambiasso - Defoe

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A probably

    2. Doctor X
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      a

      1. Margarido
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers guys

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Former

    4. andy85wsm
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

  7. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    play rose or jenkinson ? cheers

    1. jennmenn
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Rose

      1. Gizzachance
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        think tot got easier game than w ham,and its their last home game to,so they will want to do well for the fans,,cheers

  8. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I've definitely not got a playing goalkeeper this week.

    Taking a hit to bring in Panti for the double and next week isn't madness is it?

    Other options are stick with Davis or bring in another like Schmeichel or Given

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Well if your gk doesn't play then yes it's worth the hit to Panti IMO.

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, I'm thinking that. He'll surely get at least four from appearances and save to break even and anything else is a win

  9. edfiasco
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    MIgnolet

    PvA Sclupp Alder
    Silva Stirling Haz Ramsey
    Aguero Kane Giroud

    Krul, Collins, Baird, Boyd

    Already spent FT 1M ITB

    a) Sterling - Ozil -4
    b) Haz - Sanchez -4
    c) Def - Bellerin - 4
    d) Kane + Sterling - Graham + Sanchez -8

    Any thoughts appreciated

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A but going without Sanchez this week is probably madness.

    2. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely B for me and then put Sanchez as (C).

      1. edfiasco
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I did fancy a differential as both Mini league rivals have Sanchez and will likely captain, but neither have Aguero so may do that, ta.

    3. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

      Just be prepared to reverse it for next week

      1. edfiasco
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Hazard a rotaion risk? or just Sanchez DGW and form?

  10. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    any thoughts guys on kane out to wick/defoe for free ? kane at home to hull.only has 1 goal. 1assist in last six,time to go for a dgw player ?already have 4 dgw players cheers guys

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not for a hit

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He said for free 🙂

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Tired. OK, then.

    2. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      not for hit ! for free then trans def/wick back out for gw 38

  11. Ibracadabra´s Spell
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    [Panti]
    [Kos] ● Terry ● [PvA]
    [Sánchez©] ● Hendo ● [Ramsey] ● Haz
    Vardy ● Austin ● Aguero

    0.5 ITB

    Anything worthy a hit?? (except Austin)

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

    3. Ibracadabra´s Spell
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ok, then I will go like it is, thank you all. 🙂

  12. Beard of Zeus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Got my 3 Arsenal sorted and already have Panti.. 1xFT and level on points in mini league. Rival has 2x AFC and no Sun with 1xFT...

    Pants (Krul)
    Morgan Terry Skrtel (Wolly/Alder)
    Haz Sanchez Caz Hendo (Boyd)
    Kane Gru Aguero

    A) Kane - Defoe
    B) Wolly - PVA and drop Morgan
    C) Boyd/Wolly - PVA/Gomez -4 (plus bench Haz or Hendo)
    D) Save it

    Thoughts.. ?

    1. andy85wsm
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Cahill
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      b

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. Beard of Zeus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks all.. I love it when a plan comes together! Time for sleep.

  13. Cahill
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    to start:

    a) Ivan
    b) Skrtel
    c) Rose

    1. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ivan l think. Definitely not Rose for me. I've benched him.

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. edfiasco
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A

  14. The Pep Revolution
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Does anyone have any idea how to link their user profile to a different word press account? I am creating a second word press account as I have to use the first one for something else so can someone please explain how I link my user profile to the new word press account so I can have a new gravatar on that? Thanks.

  15. Cahill
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    a) Vardy -> Defoe/Wickham
    b) Boyd -> Gomez (bench vardy)

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Neither

      1. Cahill
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        hmm

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A - Wickham

      1. Cahill
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        thats what I've been leaning towards but tricky call, thanks

  16. CABAYE4
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you start?

    A. Fellaini
    B. Vardy
    C. Toby
    D. Vlaar

    Cheers

    1. janowsc
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers both.

  17. janowsc
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is there any chance of K.Davis starting?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not much, sorry

    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      K Davies has placed most of the games since Forsters injury and Gazzaniga has only missed one so there is a chance but I think it would be unlikely for then to drop Gazzaniga after giving him only one game.

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Gazzaniga only played one. Sorry

  18. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which is best for -4?

    A) Hendo + Kane -> Caz + Graham (Must do tonight)
    B) Hazard + Toby -> Caz + PVA
    C) Hendo + Skrtel -> Caz + PVA (Weak Defence for last GW)

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C

  19. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I don't see a Arsenal clean sheet in their next two and am now considering dropping Kos and bringing in Giroud. But who to make way for him? Kane or Benteke?

    Thoughts on this?

    A: Benteke and Koscielny
    B: Benteke and Koscielny to Giroud and Kolarov
    B: Kane and Koscielny to Giroud and Morgan

    Rest of the team:

    Panti (Schmeichal)
    PvA, Skrtel, Kos, Bertrand (Dawson)
    Sanchez Ozil Coutinho (Hazard, Cambiasso)
    Kun Kane Benteke

    1FT, 0.9ITB

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      For a hit? Seems a bit silly

      1. Gideons Rolling Another One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yep for a -4. Is it that silly? Giroud and Kolarov could score more points than Kos and Kane? I mean there is of course no way of knowing.

        And so little attention to Giroud in the build up to this DGW has got me nervous. Plus the thought of watching 180 minutes hoping for a blank, especially after a Kane blank is going to be horrendous!

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          If Kos gets a clean sheet (which is possible in either game) then Giroud would need to score 3 in order to make gains on Koscielny.

          Kolarov might score better than Kane but at least Kane has a decent fixture to finally get scoring again

          1. Gideons Rolling Another One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            This is of course true. I had no intention of moving Kos from my team, but after Monday. I have second thoughts. Giroud scoring 3 isn't unrealistic.

            1. andy85wsm
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              It is in his current form. Don't see the United game being high scoring.

              Monday was pretty close to a clean sheet.

              Good luck whatever you decide

              1. Gideons Rolling Another One
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                I've not owned Giroud all season. And until this morning had no intention of doing so either. But the idea has popped into my head and it's the fact that those around me in the ML do. It's tight amongst us. I know one will Captain him and I'm kind of leaning towards edging my bets by covering my arse.

                Who knows what I'll decide.

                Good Luck with it to Andy. Cheers for the thoughts.

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Stop mucking about

      1. Gideons Rolling Another One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ha. Great comment. I do admit I am a constant over-thinker. But I am starting to think Giroud will outscore Kos. And Kolarov will outscore Kane or Benteke.

        In my twisted logic I'm starting to think its a no brainer! Even as I type I am convincing myself even more!

  20. Jammy Dodger
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pick a lineup from this lot:

    Panti (mingolet)

    Clyne jagielka ivanovic mcshane wasilewski

    Ramsey Sanchez silva Henderson Gomez

    Aguero kane giroud

    Thanks 🙂

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Looks fairly obvious to me

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I have my own, thanking you

    3. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Panti

      Clyne Ivanovic Wasilewski

      Sanchez (C) Silva Ramsey Gomez

      Aguero Kane Giroud

      (Mignolet - Henderson, Jagielka, McShane)

  21. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Good Evening. Is this place rocking. I am bored of thinking about Sunderland players.

  22. Ibracadabra´s Spell
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    In case Ramsey doesn´t get fit or continues as a doubt.

    Ozil or Cazorla??

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Cazorla

    2. Dinamo Drachma
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Caz imo

    3. Ibracadabra´s Spell
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ok, thank you all. 🙂

  23. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Well played to Jack on the Scoutcast. Great season, congrats.

    But.

    Not meaning to sound mean. I'd love to see a regular FFS poster that is very, very high in the HOF rating to be on it.

    Off the top of my head. Triggerlips (3rd overall HOF) love him or loathe him, and I do both in equal measure, believe me!

    Or SuperDunny (10th overall HOF). Long time regular and quality poster.

    A balanced, multi-season view from a regular high finisher... get it done Mark!! 🙂

    1. andy85wsm
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah I'd like to see more regular posters on there too. Even if they're not high ranked tbh

    2. Jay_
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Totally agree, would love to see Triggerlips on there 🙂

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Doesn't trigger lips mainly come on, link to his blog and then go again?

          1. RoysCallerAnne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Lately, yes. But I think it his blog has grown quite a lot recently. Over the years he has contributed a lot directly on FFS too.

            1. andy85wsm
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              I'd like to see Applebonkers on there more!

              1. RoysCallerAnne
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Agreed wholeheartedly 😀

      • goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I wanna see Muppet Rampage on there..

        I agree with you. Good idea.

        1. Jay_
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I miss the muppet !

            1. RoysCallerAnne
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Me too 🙁

            2. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              He was something else 😆

            3. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              He was a bar steward

              A proper one

        2. The Machine
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          they should have me on it!!

      • janowsc
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Panti
        Clyne Jag Ivan
        Rambo Sanchez silva gomez
        Kun kane rou

        1. janowsc
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          reply fail to you to misterjam

      • Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Well done Jawain. Continue doing the UAE proud!

      • Dinamo Drachma
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Play Mignolet or Panti? Already have PvA
        Thanks!

        1. Cahill
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          has to be the doubler

      • Jay_
          9 years, 1 month ago

          ___________Panti_______________
          ___Ivanovic PVA Kolarov
          Sanchez(c)Ramsey Silva Gerrard
          ____Ageuro Giroud Benteke _____
          ________________________________
          Schmeichel Grealish Duff Morgan

          How's that looking gentleman ?

          1. Cahill
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            excellent

        • bennyp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          g2g?

          Panti
          Ivan - Bellerin - PVA - Skrtel
          Hendo - Caz(c) - Sanchez - Haz
          Aguero - Kane

          schmei - vardy - dawson - boyd

          1ft and 1.0itb.

          Hendo -> Gomez?
          Haz - Gerrard?
          Both for -4???

          1. Cahill
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            just gomez

        • Cahill
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          This ok??

          Pants
          PVA Kosc Ivan
          Sanchez(C)Ozil Sterling Hazard
          Wickham Aguero Kane

          Boyd, Skrtle, Rose

          1. andy85wsm
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah

          2. Dinamo Drachma
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Haz to Gerrard for a punt imo

          3. Jay_
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Nice mate, good subs too that will more than likely be needed

          4. DannyBoy....
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Who to captain?

            A. Cazorla
            B. Aguero
            C. Giroud

            1. Les Bleus
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              C of those.

            2. Dinamo Drachma
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              A

            3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              B, unless you have Sanchez

            4. DannyBoy....
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Hmmm one vote for each. ....

            5. bennyp
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              A