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The ScoutCast – Episode 188 – Braced

Strap yourself in for another bumper, Wildcard-powered ScoutCast. On the cusp of double Gameweeks, with multiple chips on standby, we’re braced for the big turning point in our seasons.

The expectation and excitement is palpable as Jonty and Andy drop in to review Gameweek 32, before feasting on a smorgasbord of questions served up by you, the community.

We tackle the Leicester/Spurs exit plans, consider Sanchez vs Ozil, contemplate selling the imperious Payet and run the rule over double Gameweek strikers. We pack that and more into 75-minutes, reserving energies for further double Gameweek casts to come.

This episode was first aired live on our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to get news of future live casts.

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

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  1. premierglaser
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Ozil + Mahrez --> Bolasie + Coutinho for -8 worth it?

    1. Artorias
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No

    2. AB.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't think so.

    3. Nonameentered
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No

    4. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      You're blinded by the doubles

      1. premierglaser
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Needed the reality check.

  2. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Haven't been on here for a while.

    A) Mahrez + Martial (no Pelle punt in 35)
    B) Bolasie + Martial (Pelle punt in 35)
    C) Rashford + KdB (no Pelle punt in 35)

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Austin might be an option in 35.
      Mane would be a better punt.

      From that list. Has to be A

    2. BB-8
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. Nonameentered
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B

    4. AB.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B.

      (Love the idea of a punt on Pelle! May have to look at that myself.)

  3. Whats the Huth
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I know people likes to play the attackers over defenders.
    But genuinely.
    Who would you bench?

    A/ Firmino (stk)
    B/ VVD (newcastle)

    1. dennis the menace
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers.
        I may as well do VVD to Gabriel then. To beat price rises

    2. Nonameentered
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, B

    3. AB.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B

    4. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all

  4. BB-8
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    A:
    Darlow, ROBLES
    Sakho, Bellerin, Gabriel, DELANEY, DARMIAN
    Sanchez, Coutinho, Lennon, Kdb, PAYET
    Lukaku, Kun, MITROVIC
    Or
    B:
    Darlow, DDG
    Sakho, Bellerin, Gabriel, SIMPSON, COLEMAN
    Sanchez, Coutinho, Lennon, Kdb, LANZINI
    Lukaku, Kun, MARTIAL

    Which one do you prefer?

    1. dennis the menace
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B all day

    2. karvs155
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Team with payet

      1. AB.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed.

    4. Nonameentered
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Liking A, but you could downgrade Lennon and upgrade Darmian

      1. BB-8
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Could do Lennon, Darmian->Lanzini, Smalling but not sure about double W'ham

    5. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B never pick Darmian

  5. Nonameentered
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    How's this looking guys?

    Mignolet, Robles
    Smalling, Bellerin, Sakho, Simpson, Delaney
    Sanchez, KDB, Payet, Coutinho, Iwobi
    Aguero, Lukaku, Mitrovic

    0.4 Bank

    GW35 planned transfers: Mitro --> Defoe, upgrade Delaney

    1. dennis the menace
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      excellent, im not a fan of Mitro but each to their own. And for that price not much else on offer

    2. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Everything is perfect, just iwobi to lennon

      1. Nonameentered
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks lads.
        Would love to do that M-Nus but can't afford. Can u spot a downgrade anywhere?

        1. Jebiga
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Its difficult but smalling to darmian maybe and then you can upgrade mitro to martial also 🙂

  6. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Cant deceide:

    1. Kdb and Martial
    or
    2. Mahrez and Kane

    ???????????

    1. Nonameentered
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No. 1, just

      1. Jebiga
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        1 is realy tempting

        1. Nonameentered
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          4 fixtures v 2 fixtures. Just go for it I say. Make the most out of the DGWs

          1. Whats the Huth
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            8 points vs 28 points

            Nah

            1. Jebiga
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Actualy i think it will be same point returns

            2. Nonameentered
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              😀

              1. Jebiga
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                But with my experience, dgw players are must !!!!!!!!!

    2. BB-8
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      1 could get you some huge gains, 2 if you want to play safe.

    3. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      2

    4. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thats true but if 2. go mad, hihg ownership will kill my rank 🙂

    5. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      2. every time.

  7. st4rt__
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Fully expecting this place to be heaving today.

    WC.

    Robles (wat/cry)
    Simpson (sun) -- Bellerin (whu) -- Sakho (STK)
    Payet (ARS) -- Alexis (whu) -- Coutinho (STK) -- KDB (WBA)
    Mitrovic -- Lukaku (wat/cry) -- Aguero (WBA)

    Bench -- Mignolet -- Lanzini -- Smalling -- Gabriel

    Good to go?

    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nice but i would transfer mitrovic, smalling and lanzini to martial, lennon and darmian

      1. st4rt__
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        No thanks, Lennon isn't likely to feature every game nor is Damian.

        1. Jebiga
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Why do you think that lennon is not nailed ?

          1. Nonameentered
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            watford fa cup is one reason

          2. st4rt__
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Why do you think he is? Strong chance he'll be rotated with Mir/Deulofeu.

    2. Nonameentered
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      yeah g2g. Solid team mate

      1. st4rt__
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. 🙂

  8. Nonameentered
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Play 2 out of: Iwobi (whu), Bellerin (whu), Mitrovic (sou), Smalling (tot), Sakho (STO)

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Sakho mitrovic

    2. st4rt__
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mitro & Sakho.

    3. Nonameentered
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      sweet, thanks guys

  9. The Blackadder
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I've got Sturridge in my WC team, not sure now as I think after last night Origi may get one of the doubles, is it best to avoid do you think and concentrate more on getting KDB back in the team?

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Sturridge is a huge gamble
      Worth it

  10. karvs155
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I think this is it, please share your thoughts:
    Mignolet Robles
    Smalling Bellerin Delaney Simpson Gabriel
    Payet Cout Mahrez Sanchez Lanzini;
    Martial Aguero Lukaku

    GW35 (-4)
    Martial->Defoe
    Smalling->Azpi
    Delaney->PVA/Cathcart(AVL) and DGW

  11. Whats the Huth
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Lukaku is about to play vs two of the worst defences in the league. And Everton as a unit plays better away from home.

    Who else is TC Lukaku this week? Or people still sticking with Sanchez?

    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Only c lukaku, tc for dgw 37

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        You're a wildcarder though?
        I'm a GW36 wildcarder. So my TC is between Lukaku this weekend. Or Sanchez in 34

        1. The Blackadder
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I would definitely TC Sanchez in 34 over lukaku, nearly everything we do where Lukaku is concerned, ends in tears.

          1. Whats the Huth
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            This is true. And Sanchez is smashing all the stats.
            Cheers

      2. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        agreed

    2. The Blackadder
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'm on the 'WC 33, BB 34, TC 37' train. Will probably TC Payet in 37.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        This....

    3. AB.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lukaku this week or Sanchez next week are my two TC options. Leaning towards Sanchez at this stage

  12. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Liverpool players chances of rotation just got a whole lot worse if you ask me.

    Klopp will now field his best XI vs Dortmund in the second leg next week, even at the cost of PL vs Stoke.

    Then if they go through that's an extra two games (Europa SF) in an already busy schedule, and again he'll prioritise Europa over PL.

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      True. So will this make you change your WC plans regarding Liverpool players?

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Nope, cause I've only got one - Sakho (who I would replace if I could find better).

        Just trying to make myself feel better about not having Coutinho, Frimino or Sturridge

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I agree. BUT... Firmino will start as he need the match fitness. And may even play up front with Sturridge wrapped in a blanket

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed Firmino might end up the best option again....

        1. Whats the Huth
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          He's had a 'rest'
          So likely to play all the doubles now

    3. The Blackadder
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I agree, my FF season hinges on my Sturridge punt.....and that worries me no end!

    4. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      coutinho doesnt need a rest either, would be better for him to find a rhythm. might be brought off after 70mins but thats wcs

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

    Have I got this weeks line-up right?

    Robles

    Janmaat -- Dier -- Fuchs (Bellerin, Targett) (Bell >? Janmaat)

    Mahrez -- Payet -- Coutinho -- Lennon (Alli)

    Lukaku (c) -- Aguero -- Kane

    Cheers

    1. BB-8
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yup,g2g. Bench Janmaat.

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Bell being Bellerin?

  14. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Which website has top 10k player ownerships?

    1. Mitchacho
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Google Fpl discovery

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers Mitch...

  15. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this guys?
    DDG Darlow
    Bellerin Gabriel Sakho Mangala Simpson
    Sanchez Coutinho Lennon Lanzini Mahrez
    Aguero Lukaku Mitrovic
    .8 ITB

    1. BB-8
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Good team. Only weak link is Mangala. Have a look at mine above,will you? 🙂

  16. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Sakho or Lovren?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Sakho imo

  17. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Well, having read both sides on
    Kane and mahrez vs DGW players

    I'd like to weigh in

    I've sold them both, got Kdb & martial, it's important not to ignore 33's fixtures, city at home means points for Kdb usually. Leceister are happy with 1-0 wins (reason why I've kept Fuchs) spurs face a team content on drawing away from home, LVG would love a 0-0 Kane could bag a brace, but not likely, I'd say a goal maybe

    Martial has the best set of games in 34, he might blank, but you gotta get him

    So, in my WC team, I have darlow & Robles & 1.1ITB

    So in GW 35, I can easily get Kane & mahrez by selling
    Martial/lukaku
    Kdb/coutinho

    Yes, it does kill my TV, but it's the DGW season, you gotta have your doubles player who fill you with hope and excitement
    Might backfire, but atleast you tried your shots

    So, pick whoever you think will do well & enjoy the best part of FPL

    1. Skipdipper
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      By that logic are you saying KdB in double gw34 is not worthwhile as he's away from home?

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        One of the games is at Newcastle, so I'd have him specially as he's a differential

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Disagree.
      Kane is the best player in the league in his position.
      You wouldn't sell Aguero. Why sell Kane?

      Mahrez however. There is a strong case of selling him.

      Martial isn't a good pick IMO. He plays for man united. Just check out their stats.
      Irrespective of who their opponents are

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I'm not saying Kane isn't the best striker in the league right now

        I'm just saying that over GW 33 & 34 martial can outscore him & I'll get him back for 35

        1. Whats the Huth
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I still disagree. Kane will out score martial

          1. The Red Devil
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Okay, let me rephrase it
            I think

            Kane + mahrez will score less than
            Martial + Kdb over GW 33 & 34

    3. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      like i said before kane is top of every single attacking stat and his last four gws are 6, 13, 16, 8. i dont care how many doubles there are its batsht to ditch him.

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        You're saying

        Kane outscores martial over 33 & 34?

        1. Bggz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          kanes last two gws combined are 24 points.
          maritals last three gws combined are 13 points. (last 4 18pts)

          its not even close without looking at the team and player stats. looking at the player stats its a no-brainer to me.

          33-35 utds fixtures arent any better than spurs marital has a blank, then the best defence in the league

          you dont have access to the members area?

          1. The Red Devil
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I don't, & quite convenient of you to put 35 in the mix too, I'm limiting it to 33 & 34, I can get him back in 35, & united play Villa and palace, usually united forward would get lot of points, martial should get atleast some under the LVG rein

            Another thing is I wanted Kdb as a differential meaning I had to sell Kane

            Martial + Kdb

            Or

            Kane + mahrez

            Over 33 & 34 only

            1. Bggz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              itd be crazy for me to sell kane and mahrez for two weeks to just buy them back again id lose too much value. gw 36 will probably be end of the road for me n mahrez anyway his fixtures are terrible nad leicester will probably try to shut up shop for the last few games.

              Kdb is a good differential and ive tried to get him into my team but i value kane over him so i cant do it. id be more likely to ditch kun for kdb

              1. The Red Devil
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Yes, I've already mentioned the value part, I can afford to buy them back
                Leceister have already shut up shop,

            2. 42towels
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              If you might use a transfer to get Kane back anyway, why not sell Lukaku to get Martial in GW 34?

              34 & 35:
              Lukaku - SOT, liv, Blank
              Martial - CPL, AVL, Blank
              Kane - stk, WBA

              Kane & Martial seems the best combination for 34 & 35.

              1. The Red Devil
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                I don't think lukaku - 34 will score lesser than
                Kane -34

                & anyway I'm more interested in 33+34 comparison, I'll get him back anyway for 35

              2. Pompel
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                ^^this

  18. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Oh god, Iwobi and Gabriel are both in my WC as things stand. Am I alone?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I've got Gabriel but not Iwobi just not nailed on enough for me

    2. AB.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I have transferred Iwobi into my (non-WC) team this week. Im quite liking the 'punty-ness' of it at the moment (although I have a GW36 WC 'safety net' to erase all evidence if it turns to custard!)

  19. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    pick one for the dgws

    a. ozil ( have sanchez)
    b. mata ( have martial)
    c. firmino ( have coutinho)

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Who else have you got in your midfield

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        sanchez coutinho payet lennon ?
        kun lukaku martial

    2. BB-8
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A or C. Would stay away from mata.

    3. AB.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A.

    4. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Martial to Kane.

      And get a cheaper midfielder

  20. Skipdipper
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Bench...
    Ozil or countinho?

  21. Zoostation
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    G2G? Should I be bringing in Barkley for Coutinho for this GW only?

    Robles Darlow

    Smalling Bellerin Clyne Delaney Simpson

    Lanzini Payet KDB Sanchez Coutinho

    Aguero Lukaku Mitrovich

    Thanks!

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good i wouldnt bother with Barkley you have Lukaku that should be enough

  22. Ruffio
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all please rate my wild card team. Pod listen really for me thinking/panicking

    Gk
    Robles. Cech

    Def
    Delaney. Llovren. Janmaat. Gabriel. Sagna

    Mid

    Coutinho. Lennon. Sanchez. Lingaard. Friminho

    Att
    Aguero. Lukaku. Mitrocic.

    0.7 itb, not sure what to do with it! Trying to get 15 dgw 34 and 11 for 35

  23. The Blackadder
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Ok, can someone please put me out of my misery....
    A. Sturridge, Lingard & Smalling
    B. Martial, Firminho & Rojo

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A Becaus I don't like martial or rojo

  24. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    on wc:

    1. Lanzzini

    or

    2. Lennon ?

    1. AB.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on the rest of your team but, head-to-head, I prefer Lanzini.

      1. Jebiga
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        robles, darlow,
        moreno, sakho, bellerin, gabriel, rojo
        kdb, alexis, payet, lanzini, coutinho
        lukaku, aguero, martial

  25. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Can anyone predict United's back 4 for the DGW?

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      DDG
      Smalling ? ? ?

    3. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Darmian/Young/Valencia (RB) Smalling Blind (CB) Rojo (LB)

  26. Zareos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on my WC team please, is the lack of Kane suicide?

    DDG, Darlow
    Bellerin, Fuchs, Sahko, Nyom, Gabriel
    Sanchez, KDB, Firmino, Payet, Mahrez
    Aguero, Lukaku, Rashford

    The alternative WC team would be KDB and Rashford to Lennon and Kane.

    1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Will Lennon play all his games?

    2. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      no its not, im going without kane and mahrez as bunch of ppls 😉
      mahrez and rashford to lingard and martial

  27. Manilaman
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Final piece in my wildcard puzzle, would you go for?:

    A. Jagielka & Bolasie
    B. Smalling & Iwobi

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B

  28. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Out of interest, if you still have it now, why wouldn't you consider triple captaining an Arsenal attacker (Sanchez, Ozil, Theo) in GW38 instead of 37?

    Potentially could be a goal fest for Arsenal.

    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      hm, dgw is better option always

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Not always at all.

        Some DGW's are great others aren't. Arsenal could put 6 or 7 past Villa on the last day of the season.

  29. The Darkest Knight
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Guys... Did Wild Card Last week... And I feel it was little hurry...

    Robles / Darlow
    Rojo / Sakho / Monreal / Ward / Dawson
    Coutinho / Payet / Ozil / Milner / Mahrez
    Aguero / Lukaku / Mitrovic (0.7 ITB)

    What changes you guys suggest??
    This 33rd GW
    Ozil > Iwobi
    Mahrez > De Bruyne (-4 hit)

    Then in 34th GW
    I can upgrade
    Mitrovic > Welbeck or
    Milner > Firmino

    What are you guys suggest???

  30. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Barkley or Lanzini?

    1. Ratatouille
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lanzini