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All four of our Scoutcast crew are firing up their Free Hit chip ahead of the largest Double Gameweek of the season.

Among issues they discuss is the danger of being caught in a social media ‘bubble’, where Free Hitters are scrambling to find differentials away from a perceived template.

Latest figures from the Fantasy Premier League though knock this theory out of the water, with just 1.3% of managers actually triggering this chip ahead of Gameweek 32.

Even among Free Hitters the notion of a template appears to be a myth, with the Scoutcast crew of Joe, Luke, Az and Neale revealing their markedly different approaches.

In this episode, each contributor discusses in detail the different formations they favour and answer the community’s questions on the best defence, midfield and attacking assets to accumulate.

The Gameweek 32 captaincy debate is also looked at in detail, with Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane all in the mix.

Those using their Wildcard or simply not using any chips this time around are not forgotten, with the crew keeping an eye on forthcoming fixtures with some key tips on players to bring in for the long-term.

Over more than 90 minutes of chat, the Scoutcasters also ensure there is time to quickly look back on their decidedly average Gameweek 31 and reveal their clean sheet and differential tips.

This Scoutcast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday evening. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below. Or you can take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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It is also worth mentioning that FFScout moderator Rotation’s Alter Ego has collected this latest episode’s timestamps to help find particular sections. This can be found as the top comment in the Youtube version.

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  1. Je suis le chat
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Pity there isn't fantasy politics. May would be like Jon Walters with lots of own goals and missed penos. Bercow would be like Lamps, popping up in the box with late winners.

  2. SH1M1
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Ederson

    Dunk Rudiger Lindelof Luiz Schlupp

    Sterling Pogba Hazard

    Aguero Kane

    Good to go? or should i downgrade Kane to Hig & upgrade elsewhere

    1. RUUD!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Very solid Sonny. See below my concern with Palace defence

      1. SH1M1
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        thanks! & yh i agree with Palace defence, just hoping schlupp sneaks an assist

  3. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    What’s all the fuss about a Palace defender? Hudds scored 3 at West Ham and Palace conceded 2 at home to Brighton last time out.

    1. GS456
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Palace defence is better then West Ham’s ?

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Cheap

  4. Ange Ball
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Can I please get Ideas of how to improve my team Thanks

    Ederson 
    Azi Lindelof Luiz
    Deul Hazard Alli Pogba Sterling 
    Aguero Rashford

    1. McSauce
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      like this one

  5. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Best Team:

    A. 3-5-2
    EDERSON
    Luiz Schlupp AZPI
    Pogba Hazard Sterling MILI
    Aguero Rashford Bats

    B. 4-4-2
    KEPA
    Luiz Schlupp LAPORTE SMALLING
    Pogba Hazard Sterling
    Aguero Rashford Bats

    Thanks

    1. Ange Ball
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      A

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      A, though I'd lose Azpi and Ederson for De Gea and Laporte.

      1. zotter
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        That would be four united

    3. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      B

  6. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Who has the higher chance of being benched in DGW, if at all:

    A) David Luiz
    B) Laporte

    1. SH1M1
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      B

    2. Ange Ball
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      A

    3. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      B

    4. jomikijiq
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      A

    5. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      A

    6. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      B.

    7. SH1M1
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      lmao i bet these replies aren't helping you decide, put it this way, Laporte is competing with 4 Man city centre backs plus they have a FA cup semi final on Saturday, Luiz hasn't been involved in International duty & there next game after midweek is on a Monday

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        Cheers Sonny - I don't think there is much in it really and there is probably a 90% chance they both play both

        1. SH1M1
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 28 days ago

          Yea most likely both will play the two games, ive been deliberating over the two aswell, it feels like the start of gameweek 1 with the amount of time we've had to deliberate over our teams lol

      2. zotter
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        This is a very valid point

    8. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Very very tough. I think neither will. People are just saying the player they have picked as their reply I think

    9. Krafty Werks
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      A

  7. zotter
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Rate this rabble please

    Ederson
    Schlipp. Luiz. Lindelof
    Mili. Pogba. Hazard. Sterling
    Higauin. Rash. Aguero

    Template as hell I know....

    1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Quite good.
      Only question mark is Mili, but lack of alternatives in that price range!

      1. zotter
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        Yes. Him or delf or jota. Not much to do with funds if downgrade. Get azpi and smalling perhaps

    2. TAArt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      I’m on the same at the mo - but azpi instead of Luiz

    3. Teomi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      I’m having an identical team but delou instead of milk and also not 100% on schlupp now pav is back.. could easily be on the bench... thinking Duffy instead

  8. Iwantmorepointsthanks
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Which one scores more?

    A) Kane & Dunk (4-4-2)
    B) Rashford & DSilva (3-4-3)

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Close. Probably A

    2. TAArt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      B

    3. Gregthomas
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      B

    4. Krafty Werks
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      b

  9. FPL Pillars
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    On a FH

    What would be your preference?

    A)
    EDERSON
    Azpi Schlupp DUFFY
    Sterling Hazard Pogba DEULOFEU
    KANE Aguero Rashford

    B)
    EDERSON
    Azpi Schlupp DUFFY LINDELÖF
    Sterling Hazard Pogba
    KANE Aguero Rashford

    C)
    RYAN
    Azpi Schlupp SMALLING
    Sterling Hazard Pogba D.SILVA
    HIGUAIN Aguero Rashford

    D)
    EDERSON
    Azpi TOMKINS DUFFY
    Sterling Hazard Pogba SON
    HIGUAÍN Aguero Rashford

    Cheers all.

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      A

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      A

    3. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      B

    4. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Thanks for feedback, interesting. These pressers need to come soon. This been a long two weeks.

    5. L S P
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      C

      If you have .1 I'd do Young over Smalling

    6. czechow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      What is your team value for A? I have followed a simialr version and i am 1.8million off? My team value is 106mil?

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        My team value is 105.8 so you should be able to... bench is fodder

  10. Legohair
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    How do i look?

    Edersson
    Luiz-Duffy-WB-Schlupp
    Sterling-Sterling-Pogba
    Kane-Aguero-Zaha

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Hmm. Only issue no Rashford

      Argument to do higauin and Rashford. Then get delf for wb

      1. Legohair
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        Jimenez&Edersson to Rashford&Ryan?
        Or is my defence too weak then?

        1. zotter
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 28 days ago

          You not got Jiminez

          1. My heart goes Salalalalah
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 28 days ago

            LOL this is great

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      I want 2 Sterlings

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        You can have 3 if you triple captain him.

        1. My heart goes Salalalalah
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 28 days ago

          That will be 6 then. Don't ne ridiculous

    3. Legohair
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Sorry i did mean zaha,ive been wondering between those two.im drunk

  11. Rash
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Anyone considered aguero jesus double up or is that crazy talk?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Jesus is a waste of a city spot and too pricey

    2. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Madness given the other forward options

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Only you

  12. aleksios
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    On FH. Which one?

    a) Azpi-Young-Sane/Eriksen-Rashford.
    b) Laporte-Duffy-Deulof-Kane.

    Thanks guys.

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      A

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      A

  13. Richd
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Would you rather

    Luiz and Lindelof

    Or

    Azpi and Duffy ?

    433 I’m looking at if Rashford fit and Kaku not. Spanner in works

    Backline would be paired with Schlupp and Tomkins

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      LL

      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        Yeah prob makes more sense actually.

        I suppose the risk of Luiz not playing too is worth taking to have Lindelof over a Brighton defender 😀

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Azpi and Duffy.

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      A&D
      Duffy at least can get goals, Man Utd hardly a rock at the back.

  14. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Final piece in my puzzle I think. Which is best? Cheers 🙂

    Ederson
    Azpilicueta/Luiz • Lindelöf • Schlupp
    Sterling • Hazard • Pogba • Deulofeu
    Agüero(C) • Higuaín • Batshuayi/Zaha

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Azpi and Bats

  15. Ange Ball
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    A) Ederson Luis Deulof
    B) Foster Schulp

    1. Ange Ball
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Epic fail*

      B) Foster Schlupp BSilva

      1. zotter
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        A

    2. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      B missing a mid

      1. Uuuuu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        A

  16. Uuuuu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    RMT guys!

    Kepa (3.9)
    Young laporte Luiz schlupp (3.8)
    Pogba hazard Sterling (4.2/4.3)
    Rash aguero Kane

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      All good. Very good indeed. Must be high TV

      1. Uuuuu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        TV is 106.1 nett

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      winner winner chicken dinner

      1. zotter
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        This. And if you got balls of steel. Pogba to martial and get azpi walker pva

        1. Uuuuu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 28 days ago

          haha thats way to much! Pogba for pens!

  17. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Martial interest anyone if he's fit?

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Could be a great option now lukaku out

    2. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      In my team. Trained today apparently.

  18. Ange Ball
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Should I stick or take out Deul Luiz Ederson for Foster Schlupp Bsilva?

    Ederson 
    Azi Lindelof Luiz
    Deul Hazard Alli Pogba Sterling 
    Aguero Rashford

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      No. But I think you need Palace defender

      Maybe azpi to schlupp. Then delf to martial

  19. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    1. DDG Laporte
    2. Ederson Azpi (have Luiz)

    Thanks

  20. Simply Loveleh
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Is sane a punt too far....

    Kepa
    Lindelof schlup azpilucueta
    Son sterling hazard sane pogba
    Aguero rashford

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      No. In that XI it’s worthwhile

      1. Simply Loveleh
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        Yere, I'm thinking, one cheeky punt that could be 3 points or could be 23 points, why not

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Yes IMO but others here think he’s going to haul (wishful thinking).

      1. Simply Loveleh
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        I had triple captian on him in the last dgw, so I'm fully aware of the disappointment he can bring

    3. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      For me Sane and Higuaín could be this gameweeks biggest differentials ...

      1. Simply Loveleh
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 28 days ago

        I have the horror of higuin coming back into my team next week, I don't want to pick him this week as well

  21. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Interviews like this still crack me up....classic

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsak_Ps0xtk

    What a joker Luiz is

  22. Teomi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Why is everyone so sure deloufeou will be rested against Fulham?
    I’m don’t think so, the Fulham game is on Tuesday and fa cup semi on Sunday, a lot of days to recover.
    No ntrenational games in the IB and also playing for a big money move away from watford. Think he will play..
    What do you guys think?

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      I don’t think he will be rested

    2. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Nobody is sure. Just think it’s likely.

      If in doubt many avoiding the risky ones

    3. good biashara
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      I don't think Nuno cares much about his possible big money move.. but sure, he might play. But under 50% chance I'd say

  23. WVA
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Boring but G2G?

    Kepa
    Laporte Lindelof Duffy Tomkins
    Sterling Hazard Pogba Mili
    Kane Aguerooooooooo
    Speroni Quaner Cho Connolly

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Yep.

    2. good biashara
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      You said it. This site has a bad effect on me because after seeing 1326 teams with haz pogba sterling in midfield, there's no way I'm gonna have them in... where's the fun in that?

  24. Salah Daze
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    I keep tinkering with my FH team - here's my latest (and greatest?) one so far - what do you reckon?
    Foster
    Schlupp - Lindelof - Azpilicuera
    DSilva - Hazard - Sterling - Pogba
    Higuain - Aguero (C) - Jiminez

  25. Kun Tozser
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Double United attack too much for me, choose ONE

    Pogba
    Rashford
    Lukaku

    Thanks

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Rashford

    2. Krafty Werks
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Pogba

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Pogba, pens

  26. simong1
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Who is likely to score more this week? Son or Azpi?

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Son

  27. Bob B
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    A. Ederson, Deulofeu, Kane, Bat/Jim

    B. Foster, Dilva, Higuain, Rashford

    1. anish10
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      B

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      B

  28. anish10
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Chasing a 100 point lead:

    A) Dilva/Sane
    B) Play safe with City defender

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      A. 100 is a lot to chase. Sane

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      A. Sane imo

  29. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    Been tinkering and keep coming back to this draft, thoughts please

    Kepa
    Azpi Laporte Schlupp
    Sterling Hazard Pogba Eriksen Martial
    Kun Rashford

    Cheers all

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Excellent

    2. anish10
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Looks good, no issues at all very strong.

    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Exactly one of the drafts I'm currently tinkering with.

      Triple United attack could easily dissapoint though. Plus Eriksen is no sure thing either.

    4. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Would much prefer either Bat or Jim over Eriksen.

    5. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Zaha over Rash?

    6. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 28 days ago

      Cheers for the input all

  30. Luz1978
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 28 days ago

    So what is better? Kane & milli and or Rashford and D.Silva?

    Rest of team is:

    Foster
    Luiz, Schlupp, Lindeloff
    Haz, Pog, Sterling
    Kun

    Subs are bench fodder cheap!