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19 December 2016 3381 comments
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Gameweek 17 delivers one last match for Fantasy managers as Everton entertain Liverpool in the first Merseyside derby of the season.

Adam Lallana arrives at Goodison as the most sought-after target in Fantasy Premier League last week – over 290,000 drafted him in on the back of a 19-point haul at Middlesbrough.

Divock Origi was the number one forward for transfers in ahead of Gameweek 17 – the Liverpool frontman has recovered from a knock and is looking to score for the fifth successive Gameweek.

In terms of FPL captains, Romelu Lukaku and Sadio Mane are the two most popular picks for tonight’s match.

The big Belgian has struggled for form, though, failing to earn points in five of his previous six league outings.

Although he’s flourished at Anfield, Mane has disappointed on the road, serving up six blanks in eight road trips.

Meanwhile, Roberto Firmino – the third most transferred out ahead of Gameweek 17 – will be looking to stop the fire sale and end a run of five straight blanks against a defence with just a single clean sheet in 12 attempts.

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  1. Ibracadabra´s Spell
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    How Wildcard works this season? I can use one before 1st January and still have another to the rest of the season?

    1. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Before December 30th* and then yup...

      1. Ibracadabra´s Spell
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Ok, thanks mate. 🙂

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Macha?

  2. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Guys, thoughts on this:

    A) Stones to Valencia and play Defoe.
    B) Stones to Alonso, Defoe to Llorente & -4

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I would just do Defoe to llorente and avoid the hit. Chelsea's luck could run out. Bournemouth attack well. And Alonso doesn't really offer attacking threat. Get him next week for free

      1. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Ironically, attacking threat is why I want Alonso. He hit the bar with a free kick and could be more easily involved with Diego out.

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah the free kick could've easily gone in, but other than that, he's quite sloppy in the final third. Go with your gut

      2. Jøssy ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        What now!? Alonso offers no attacking threat!?

        He's been very unlucky not to get more returns than his 1 goal and 2 assists in his 14 games... which isn't bad for any defender, let alone one who keeps a CS almost every week.

        I wouldn't take a hot on Defoe > Llorente to fund his purchase though

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Missing sitters is not unlucky. It's called sloppy. The man can't finish.

          1. Jøssy ⭐
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            I get what you're saying. But the man is a defender. The fact that he's getting sitters is fantastic. He'll score his share.

      3. Postman Ty
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        No attacking threat? He has a goal and two assists...and didn't even start the season. What are you on about saying that Alonso isn't unlucky, he's bad at finishing (which is true), but then trying to say that Chelsea clean sheets are lucky instead of just good.

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I didn't mean that Chelsea have been lucky with their clean sheets. By saying their luck will run out, I meant they're bound to concede eventually. Guess it was misunderstood.

          1. Postman Ty
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Fair enough, I know it is a fairly common saying.

    2. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B. However I would not want to lose Defoe for Llorente. Surely better options like Benteke, Negredo, etc.

    3. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Defoe still a good option, wouldn't get rid.

  3. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Play any two of these

    a. evans
    b. amat
    c. pieters
    d. diomande

    1. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A & B imo. D might not even start

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B & D

      WBA and Stoke will concede, possibly heavily.

      There's a chance Swansea could keep a cleanie against a fairly blunt West Ham team. They managed it against Sunderland.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. Diomande came on as a sub in the last game which is why I'm hesitant to start him

  4. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Two free transfers, thinking Coleman + Kane > Williams + Ibra. Yea or nay?

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Or McAuley + Ibra

    2. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Coleman to Williams is too sideways in my opinion and Everton don't look to be keeping many cleanies.

      Go for P.Jones if you haven't got him.

  5. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Worth a hit to sell Firminio or Defoe? Likely replacements would be Pogba/Mkhi(if fit) or Benteke

    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not for a hit imo. Firmino looked better against Everton, and Defoe is still good value. Will play every match, on pens, high goal involvement, scored against City and Arsenal.

    2. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely not worth getting rid of Firmino for a hit.

      Defoe to Benteke is a trickier one as I don't think there's any chance Sunderland score at Utd whereas you'd probably fancy Benteke away at Watford.

    3. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't

    4. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Think I'll hold for now then cheers folks

  6. DeeGee
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed on a previous page, reposting.

    a) Siggy + Nacho - > Lallana + Llorente

    Or

    b) Siggy - > Lallana

    Or

    c) Holebas + Nacho -> Origi + Ake

    0.1 itb, 1 Ft. Without any pool cover.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Rather keep Siggy and not a fan of Origi(owner)

    2. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Don't like the idea of losing Siggy or Holebas. Not tempted by Origi either.
      Iheanacho -> Llorente the only move that I absolutely wouldn't do.

    3. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Your best move is probably Nacho > Llorente/Carroll, I think. I don't think it would be worth shifting Siggy with the upcoming fixtures.
      Option C - wouldn't be worth the -4pts

    4. DeeGee
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks everyone. My current team is :

      Pickford
      Alonso, Lovren, Holebas, McAuley
      Hazard,Zaha,Phillips,Sanchez,Siggy
      Nacho,Ibra,Costa

      Any likely transfers I can make to bring in a Pool mid.

  7. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Morning guys,

    Are Stones & Fer worth removing for a hit? I'm currently starting both in the feint hope they will play....

    Cech
    Valencia, Amat, Stones
    Sanchez, Haz, Payet, Fer, Capoue
    Ibra, Carroll

    Pickford, Costa, Nyom, Kone
    Bank 0.0m, 0FT

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Long term they are.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yep - will be looking to upgrade Fer shortly. You think Stones is out of the team now? Decent fixture this week. P Jones the best replacement for 4.8m?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          If Stones isn't getting CS, he needs to go. P.Jones is as good as any until the usual injury. Can't rely on Capoue for points now. How do you get yourself in this sort of mess?

          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            A good question. Lots of mistakes I guess. Capoue at least has decent fixtures until I get round to upgrading Fer. Is P Jones nailed with Smalling returning?

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Think Jones is ahead of Rojo. Bailly will be away shortly and Smalling is probably behind them atm.

              1. Jinswick
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Cheers. Looks like price movements may force my hand this week also

    2. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Stones will oust Kolarov soon enough. Fer I would probably look to shift - but no moves that would be worth considering for a hit.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah but if Stones was getting 180 minutes a week he still would not be in my team.

        1. Najoman86
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          That's true enough

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'd be going Stone to P.Jones for a hit. You really need to sort that defense. I'd be downgrading Payet to Walcott or the likes too.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        With Smalling returning is P Jones a safe starter?

        1. _Freddo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I'm not sure Jose is a fan of Smalling, he's been openly critical of him, Jones has played 90 min for weeks, he's his sort of player, big, stong, brave.

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

    Who will you captain out of these 3:
    Sanchez
    Hazard
    Ibra

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard but not many with me I think.

    2. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ibra to play it safe. He'll be the poll leader. Hazard for catch ups.

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Can anyone tell us how Hazard does when Costa is missing?

  9. white lightning
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Kia ora (hello in Maori) Here's my team. 0ft & 0.2itb.

    Rudolph
    Alonso, Cedric, Holebas
    Sanchez, Hazard, Eriksen, Siggy, Phillips
    Ibra (c), Iheanacho

    Foster, Amat, Pieters, Costa

    Which option do you like:
    (a) Cedric out - Jones in -4 hit or
    (b) Iheanacho, Pieters - Negrado, Jones in -8 hit (play Jones over Cedric) or
    (c) Play as is

    Thoughts & thanks.

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I would do Nacho to Carroll. Punty but worth a shot I think.

  10. bigbudgie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Heaton pickford
    Alonso ake Pieters holebas amat
    Haz Sanchez Siggy Lallana fletcher
    Kane Ibra tekkers

    Cast an expert eye over this and tell me what's missing.

    Not liking my balance now, too much money upfront. But tekkers is in to stay.

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Kane to Costa next week. I want that front 7. Very nice. If you have any ITB defence upgrades for sure.
      Consider Siggy to Walcott in 2-3 weeks.

    2. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard to sterlin or walcott probably...esp once Costa is back...to give you cash for defence upgrade.

  11. nikush
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I have Costa (10.3 mil.). His price has raised to 10.9.
    So, doing Costa->Ibra for takes me to -0.6 mil.

    Got 2ft.
    What about:

    Kane->Ibra
    Fuchs->Jones (suspect: nailed or not!!!)

    3rd striker: Anichebe

    Mid: Haz, Eriksen, Firm, Siggy, Walcott

    suggestions to balance my team please..

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah sounds good.

  12. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    For those who sold Costa instead of Kane, do you wish you sold Kane or just hope Kane does something?

    Fwiw, I sold Costa.

    1. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I don't have enough points to bench a 10m+ premium asset, hoping Kane does something, a pen will do, he doesn't need to play well for one of those.

    2. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I didn't have much value tied-up with Costa - so decided on keeping the available player (Kane).
      All things being equal the following GW; Kane > Costa is on the cards.
      Funding & finding space for Kun is the next consideration...

    3. Caleb's Kitties
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Did costa (got him 10.6 but been doing fine without him) to zlatan..and planning to get kun for kane gw20..

    4. Oddjobleff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not benching. Kane still more likely to get points than my bench players. Long(ish) term plan is Aguero and Costa/Ibra

  13. Gruu
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen to Walcott for free anyone? 1FT available

    Grant
    Alonso - Holebas - Friend
    Sanchez - Hazard - Siggy - Phillips - Eriksen*
    Kane - Ibra(c)

    (Pickford Anichebe Amat Kingsley)
    1 FT, 0 ITB

    1. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe hold this gw and do a double switch next gw to also upgrade Anichebe or a defender.

      1. Urchin
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I say that bcoz WBA defence even away wont make it easy for Wallcott. Eriksen is in form and looking dangerous, agreed Soton is not an easy defence to score against, but why waste your sub. You could use it better on defence or strikers.
        Cheers!!

  14. aleksios
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Good morning to all.What would you do to that defence based on 2 next gw?
    Pickford
    Kosc..Vertonghen...McAuley..Pieters..Amat
    a)Kosc to Azpi and Vert to Valencia
    b)Capoue to Deroon and Vert to Azpi
    c)Capoue to Deroon and Mcauley to Valencia.

    1. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A
      very easy

    2. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Even Alonso instead of Azpi

    3. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hold kos
      ( fixtures turn)
      Vertonghen to valencia

    4. Legomane
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B

      (admittedly, having been Etienne Brûlée'd a couple of times earlier in the season)

      Chelsea defender essential. I bought Alonso last week instead of Azpi. Obviously regretted when seeing scores come in.. Then I watched MOTD - wow, guy could have had a hatrick.

      Or just vert>Valencia
      Definitely keep kos (or upgrade to Bellerin)

      1. aleksios
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you all for replies..probably b but not sure yet

  15. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Best 4.6 DF for this back 7 (-8 needed to enable Costa > Ibra)

    Pickford Foster

    Jones Barragan McAuley Francis

    Other transfer is Fuchs > Jones

    Any ideas would be welcomed

  16. The Hound
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I'm wanting arsenal in for the fixtures to come. Would u rather
    a) Toby to bell -4
    b) alli to wally -4
    C) both a) and b) -8
    D) kane and alli to sanchez and gray -8
    E) both d) and a) -12

    Or do nothing and go without arsenal?

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Just B but it can wait no need for a hit

    2. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B

  17. Paul
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    World No 1 in OR took a point hit for the coming gw!! hmmmm

  18. Bleach †
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Firm could've scored 3 yesterday. My luck in FPL is horrible this year 😀

  19. nikush
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    How does it look:
    Haven't done the transfers though.

    Heaton
    Jones, Alonso, Evans
    Haz, Eriksen, Firmino, Siggy, Walcott
    Ibra (c), Anichebe

    (Pickford, Amat, Pieters, Costa)

    This is after I do:
    Kane->Ibra & Fuchs->Jones

    I got Costa for good value (10.3) and it's 10.9 now..

    Suggestions please.

  20. JustPark
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    tea best made with:
    A) no sugar
    B) sugar(how much?)
    C) milk

    1. Bleach †
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      D) Lemon 😎

      1. JustPark
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        it's strawberry flavored tea.

        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          ...in that case

          D) Cream

      2. nikush
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        this

  21. Patty
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    What gw does the FPL cup begin?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Gw 18 means this week

  22. knirkefritt
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    On a WC.

    How does this team look:

    Grant - Foster
    Walker - Jones - Gibson - Nyom - Amat
    Hazard - Sanchez - Mane - Lallana - de Roon
    Zlatan - Batshuayi - Anichebe

    2.9 ITB to do Batshu - Costa after suspension.

    Was thinking Jay Rodriguez in for Lallana maybe, to be able to upgrade Anichebe who is a waste of space. But there are not many 3rd strikers that intrigues me.

    Also considering Mignolet now when he has his spot back as Grant/Foster doesnt rotate very well.

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      get azpi/alonso in.wildcard

      1. knirkefritt
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, I would love to.

        Then it would look something like this:
        Grant - Foster
        Walker - Jones - Alonso - Nyom - Amat
        Hazard - Sanchez - Mane - Rodriguez - de Roon
        Zlatan - Batshuayi - Anichebe

        With Bats - Costa next round.

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          nyom is going to ACON in 3 weeks
          broms fixture are not so good to till tha
          get ake instead of Nyom

          1. knirkefritt
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Good point. Thanks.

  23. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Kun, Kosta, KIbra kills a budget.

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      with those 3
      my mid and defemce will.be

      Alonso. Cedric/brunt. Ake. Friend. Amat

      Sanchez. Coutinho. Lallana/siggy. Phillips. MDR

      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        wow, what's the tv?

        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          bought costa cheap?

          1. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            bought costa at a reasonable price
            yes selling value is between 104.5-105
            didn't bother to check exactly

            1. Christina.
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              wow, that's more than my tv. explains it.

  24. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    rank in order from best to worst

    1) 2 Broke girls

    2) Two and half Men

    3) Impractical Jokers

    4) Breaking the Magicians Code

    5) Friends

    6) Whose line is it anyways?

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      3
      2
      6
      4
      5
      1

    2. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Haven't seen all of those but Two and a Half Men is one of the worst shows ever made

  25. Patty
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone got stats on how Hazard performs with no Costa?

    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard is dead stats wise.

    2. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Haz got a stay of execution due to Costa, but he's been poor since most of us got him in for Sanchez haha

      Prime candidate for removal to help me release cash and perhaps ultimately afford Kun.

  26. Gassemannen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Heaton - (Grant)
    Alonso - Valencia - Holebas (Brunt - Amat)
    Sanchez - Mane - Sigurdsson - Antonio (deRoon)
    Ibrahimovic - Kane - Carroll

    G2G? 0 FT., 0.4 ITB Defence to expensive?

  27. nikush
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts please.

    Heaton
    Jones, Alonso, Evans
    Haz, Eriksen, Firmino, Siggy, Walcott
    Ibra (c), Anichebe

    (Pickford, Amat, Pieters, Costa)

    This is after I do:
    Kane->Ibra & Fuchs->Jones

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      good for the weekend
      u should try to get sanchez though soon

      1. nikush
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        yep..
        but is getting so hard 🙁
        thinking of downgrading Firm->Lallana and Walcott->5th mid.

        plz suggest me 🙁

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          easy 2 move transfer would be Firm to De Roon. and
          Eriksen to Sanchez

          mud then will be. Sanchez. Haz. Siggy. Wally

          otherwise upgrade haz (instead of eriksen) to sanchez and upgrade anichebe to Negredo
          as otherwise you will have to.play anichebe or De Roon every week

          tough I know but some sacrifices have to be done for Sanchez
          You should have got him earlier
          that would have been easy

          1. nikush
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            thank you friend 🙂
            got 2FT.
            So, I will not do Kane->Ibra for this GW.

            Fuchs->Jones; Firm->Sanchez and Walcott->deRoon
            (1 hit)

            any thoughts !!

  28. -SB-
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard > Mane?

    1. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      No way

    2. nikush
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Mane will be on break for Africa Cup of Nations; startinf from Jan 14.
      So, I don't think it's a good idea 🙁

  29. Jøssy ⭐
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Bit slow this year, but Christmas Jossy's back!! 😀

  30. FootballManiac
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on Lorente for Origi?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      noo