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FPL General’s Haaland-less Gameweek 30 team reveal

13 March 2026 554 comments
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With Gameweek 30 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) nearing, our pundits are finalising their teams before Saturday’s deadline.

FPL General, who has three top 500 finishes to his name, has been without Erling Haaland (£14.6m) all season, so doesn’t have a keep-or-sell decision to make this week!

Here, he outlines his plans for the week ahead.

General no Salah Haaland

Gameweek 29 Review

FPL General’s Haaland-less Gameweek 30 team reveal

Gameweek 29 feels like a lifetime ago. 58 points resulted in a small red arrow from 595k to 658k. Rather than selling the flagged Nico O’Reilly (£5.1m), my transfer was rolled, and the legendary James Hill (£4.2m) auto-subbed in for an eight-pointer.

It was good to see O’Reilly back in action in the Champions League midweek, so hopefully he’ll start against West Ham United on Saturday. Manchester City teammate Antoine Semenyo (£8.3m) delivered as captain, scoring the opener at home to Nottingham Forest. 

Elsewhere, Bruno Fernandes (£10.1m) and Cole Palmer (£10.6m) combined for 17 points, as Gabriel Magalhaes (£7.2m) reached double digits.

However, the Arsenal clean sheet was damaging, as was the highly-owned 19 points of Joao Pedro (£7.7m). Should I buy him this week? The last time this Brazilian was in my squad, he blanked on five straight occasions. Forgiveness isn’t easy!

Gameweek 30 Team

 

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  1. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Those with ekitike and brunoF
    Why captain brunoF over eki?

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    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      x90 mins is worth a lot. Ekitike could plausibility get hooked pre-60 if comfortable

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    2. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      More routes to points, higher average points per match

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  2. thetommy14
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Start Mbuemo or Szobo?
    Benching headache

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    1. TMERC187
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Both mijo

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  3. Gazza1993
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    2 months, 12 days ago

    So I'm new to this but why do most people suggest using the free hit during the blank rather than the double.

    If you use it during the double you can effectively get 22 games. Say even 8 of your players play in the blank you get more games than having a full squad for the blank and 5 or 6 players doubling

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    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      You can Triple captain a double game week player which could pay off in a big way either

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      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 12 days ago

        Or plan well enough to use bench Boost too

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  4. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    3 FT 0.6 ITB

    Kelleher
    Van Dijk Gabriel Truffert
    Wilson BrunoF Semenyo Anderson
    Ekitike Thiago Haaland

    Dubravka Chalobah Alderete Garner

    Haaland to Pedro?
    Wilson to Dango?

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  5. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Start Anderson (NFO) or Mbeumo? Every time I leave Anderson on the bench he gets more points than the supposedly better option! Which one now?

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    1. NZREDS
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      I’d definitely run with boomo this week

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    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Only 1 game in the last 11 where Anderson hasn't returned 4 points or more, hes a solid choice, I play him nearly every week

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      1. TMERC187
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 12 days ago

        Except against City…

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        1. Van der Faart
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 months, 11 days ago

          He autosubbed in for Wilson for me last week

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  6. Garth Marenghi
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Captain?
    A) Haaland
    B) Bruno

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    1. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      B

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  7. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Bottomed

    Would you do Haaland & Kroupi to Ekitike & Pedro (2FTs) or just roll?

    Verbruggen
    Timber Gabriel Munoz VDB
    Bruno Mbuemo Sarr Dango
    Haaland Thiago

    Areola Enzo Andersen Kroupi
    (3FTs & 2.7itb)

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    1. I have no Wirtz
        2 months, 12 days ago

        Rolling is fine in your case.

        But transferring in and starting that front 3 can pay off handsomely. Plus you would be ready for gw31

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        1. FDMS All Starz
          • 10 Years
          2 months, 12 days ago

          Think it comes down to would I do Kori to Pedro in gw31, if yes I might aswell do it now. I’m not sire

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    2. I have no Wirtz
        2 months, 12 days ago

        Kelleher
        Virgil Gabriel O’Reilly Munoz*

        BrunoF Mbeumo Semenyo

        Ekitike Thiago Haaland



        Roefs* Dango Rayan Thiaw

        Does this look right? Relying on Autosub. Dango coming on for Munoz if he doesn’t play.

        Any ideas for charges?

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        1. FDMS All Starz
          • 10 Years
          2 months, 12 days ago

          I’d consider starting Dango over Munoz just incase he is on the bench and Leeds more likely to score than not

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          1. I have no Wirtz
              2 months, 12 days ago

              You mean a Munoz cameo? A few minutes at the end of the game for 1p?

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        2. Skout
          • 6 Years
          2 months, 12 days ago

          Any changes suggested? 4FTs, 0.9itb

          A) Roll
          B) Could do Wilson to Szoboszlai

          Petrovic
          Gabriel Timber Thiaw
          Palmer Bruno Semenyo Wilson
          Haaland Pedro Thiago

          Dubravka Stach Rodon Reinildo

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          1. Positive vibes
            • 9 Years
            2 months, 12 days ago

            A

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        3. McGurn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          2 months, 12 days ago

          Thoroughly enjoyed the Ryan Reynolds and Rob takeover for the Wrexham v Swansea game on Sky. I know there will be haters here, but they seem genuine. I wish more owners had the same passion.

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          1. Yank Revolution
            • 14 Years
            2 months, 12 days ago

            They couldn't be any more themselves and serious about their passion for the club.

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            1. McGurn
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              2 months, 12 days ago

              Agree. I know how football fans hate so much, so i was genuinely nervous that i would be slaughtered for my comment. Cheers pal.

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              1. Bennerman
                • 7 Years
                2 months, 12 days ago

                Okay then. I'll start the bidding.

                Utter bulll.

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                1. McGurn
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  2 months, 12 days ago

                  Hi mate x

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        4. Positive vibes
          • 9 Years
          2 months, 12 days ago

          In which order this player to start?
          A. Wilson vs nfo
          B. E Anderson vs FUL
          C. O'Reilly vs whu

          Thanks 🙂

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          1. thetommy14
            • 5 Years
            2 months, 12 days ago

            B
            C
            A

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          2. TMERC187
            • 12 Years
            2 months, 12 days ago

            C
            B
            A

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          3. FantasyClub
            • 5 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            ACB

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        5. wayne_130
          • 3 Years
          2 months, 12 days ago

          Tarkowski v Arsenal or Thiaw v Chelsea??

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        6. Manani
          • 14 Years
          2 months, 12 days ago

          Who to score more this week
          A. Rice
          B. Tavenir
          C. Other (under 7.4m)

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          1. Positive vibes
            • 9 Years
            2 months, 12 days ago

            Wilson if fit

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        7. rainy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 10 Years
          2 months, 12 days ago

          Price changes 14th March

          Rise: Kelleher 4.8

          Falls: Enzo 6.6, Trossard 6.6, Sánchez 4.8

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          1. iFash@FPL
            • 2 Years
            2 months, 12 days ago

            Thanks!

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        8. thetommy14
          • 5 Years
          2 months, 12 days ago

          Start Mbuemo or Szobo?
          Benching headache...

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          1. Hutchiniho
            • 7 Years
            2 months, 12 days ago

            Wow, surely both in

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            1. thetommy14
              • 5 Years
              2 months, 12 days ago

              I can’t with Ekitike, JP and Thiago otherwise bench boost

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        9. Hutchiniho
          • 7 Years
          2 months, 12 days ago

          Munoz of Guehi to VVD
          Or
          Rice to Wirtz

          This week FT

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        10. kanuforpresident
          • 4 Years
          2 months, 12 days ago

          3 FTs but no major gaps in team

          Sanchez
          Gabriel VVD Hill
          Semenyo Bruno Wilson Rice
          Haaland Ekitike JP
          Subs: Dub, Alderete, KDH, O Brien

          A) Roll
          B) Haaland -> Thiago
          C) Rice -> Szobo
          D) B + C

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        11. Make FPL Casual Again
          • 7 Years
          2 months, 12 days ago

          Hmm Semenyos played a lot...might be at risk of benching...thoughts?

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          1. Yank Revolution
            • 14 Years
            2 months, 12 days ago

            He seems to be a horse, but you never know w/ Pep. I'd def have a good first sub ready to rock.

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          2. Richm
            • 4 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Yeah looked tired on Wednesday and Pep will want him for real

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        12. SpaceCadet
          • 12 Years
          2 months, 12 days ago

          Best option for the next 2 gws? 1ft, 2.2m itb

          a. Haaland > Ekitike
          b. vdv > senesi
          c. Both for a hit

          Sanchez
          gabriel vvd diouf
          bruno semenyo wilson szobo
          haaland pedro thiago

          Dubravka anderson mukiele vdv

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          1. Richm
            • 4 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            I’m thinking A this week with Haaland maybe rested and blanking . And Spurs are bad and without both centre halves

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            1. Brazooka
              • 13 Years
              2 months, 11 days ago

              Is there any minutes risk for Liverpool players?

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        13. Richm
          • 4 Years
          2 months, 11 days ago

          Is it worth doing Haaland to Ekitike?

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          1. Positive vibes
            • 9 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Yes imo

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        14. NZREDS
          • 12 Years
          2 months, 11 days ago

          Brilliant tussle between the two Englishman in the early stages of the sprint race

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        15. Letsgo!
          • 9 Years
          2 months, 11 days ago

          Last slot for midfield
          Szobo , saka or gakpo?

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          1. Sgt. Schultz
            • 9 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Szobo

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          2. Positive vibes
            • 9 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Szobo

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          3. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 8 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Szobo was dreadful to own when I had him. Handsome chap, but supposedly very small feet.

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        16. Positive vibes
          • 9 Years
          2 months, 11 days ago

          Play H Wilson or E Anderson?

          Thanks.

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          1. SpaceCadet
            • 12 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Same dilemma, starting Wilson

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        17. SpaceCadet
          • 12 Years
          2 months, 11 days ago

          Best option for the next two gws?

          A. Senesi
          B. Hill
          C. Andersen

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          1. Ze_Austin
            • 7 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Hill

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        18. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 months, 11 days ago

          Should I roll with 1 FT and 2.3 ITB?
          First 11 and bench order correct?

          Sanchez

          Gabriel Virgil Hill

          Semenyo BrunoF Gakpo Dango

          Haaland Ekitike (C) Thiago

          Dub Wilson Alderete Chalobah

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          1. Ze_Austin
            • 7 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Wilson over Dango for me. G2G

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        19. choco27
          • 5 Years
          2 months, 11 days ago

          Start Dango (WOL) or Rayan (BUR)?
          Thanx

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          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 8 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Yes, I guess the one playing at home.

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          2. Ze_Austin
            • 7 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Burnley has been conceding more, so Rayan

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        20. Homo Sapien
          • 7 Years
          2 months, 11 days ago

          Hello

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          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 8 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Hi

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          2. The Philosopher
            • 5 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Is there anybody in there

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        21. SARRFACE
          • 14 Years
          2 months, 11 days ago

          Hi all

          4FT's 0.1 itb

          Anything obvious you would do here?

          Sanchez (Dub)
          Timber - Gabriel - Hill (Chalobah, Mukiele)
          Semenyo - Bruno F(C) - Wilson* - Rogers - Enzo
          Haaland - Thiago (Kroupi)

          3 Chelsea and no liverpool killing me.

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          1. Ze_Austin
            • 7 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Sanchez to Kelleher screams out. Otherwise a good team for this GW. The rest are more optional, but here goes...

            Haaland (stats) to Ekitike (fixture, xG), Kroupi (mins) to Pedro (form). Bench Rogers (form). If you add Mukiele (injuries) to VvD (fixture, xG), bench Enzo (form) too

            You won't need the BGW31 FT, but you could optionally sell Enzo/Rogers for Anderson (way more points)

            Chalobah (DCs, CSs gone) to O'Reilly (xG) in GW32, if no WC

            You'll have funds for Ekitike to Haaland in DGW33, if he's somehow back to high xG. If you need more, sell the remaining one of Enzo/Rogers for KDH by then. Also more points. Alternatively, Palmer or Saka might have proved better options than Haaland (like the last two months), so you'd spend the funds there instead. The key is to not spend it yet, unless you have a WC

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            1. SARRFACE
              • 14 Years
              2 months, 11 days ago

              Defs Sanchez > Kelleher

              No Wildcard was worrying in bringing back Haaland but I guess it is possible.

              Thanks for taking the time to give your input!

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              1. Ze_Austin
                • 7 Years
                2 months, 11 days ago

                Cheers 🙂

                I'm in a similar boat with WC21. I realised yesterday that keeping/capping Haaland has hurt me more than the fear of his hauls since... GW18

                Missed out on Palmer, then Ekitike. Didn't cap Bruno earlier. And I'm chasing, ffs

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                1. SARRFACE
                  • 14 Years
                  2 months, 11 days ago

                  I’m also chasing so let’s do this! Play the game, take the risks and have fun!

                  Thanks again 🙂

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                  1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                    • 8 Years
                    2 months, 11 days ago

                    Please, sir, I want some fun.

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                    1. SARRFACE
                      • 14 Years
                      2 months, 11 days ago

                      I have 4 Fun Transfers, how about you?

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            2. Fulchester's New Centr…
              • 8 Years
              2 months, 11 days ago

              I approve this message

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          2. FourLokoLeipzig
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Seems no reason not to fix that with 4FTs - looks like you have various downgrade options to get Ekitike in. I’d also swap Sánchez out. I just did so for Kelleher

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            1. FourLokoLeipzig
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 months, 11 days ago

              * to get Ekitike in for Kroupi, I should have specified

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              1. SARRFACE
                • 14 Years
                2 months, 11 days ago

                Thank you, Sanchez out for sure.

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        22. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 8 Years
          2 months, 11 days ago

          Could be a save week. Could be a use both frees I have week. Could even be a take a hit week. I haven't a clue.

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          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 8 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Although I am sure that there is no chance of me bringing in Salah.

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            1. Ze_Austin
              • 7 Years
              2 months, 11 days ago

              Yeah, I'd only get Salah or Gakpo if on FH30. Anderson vs Spurs in GW31 is somehow more reliable

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              1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                • 8 Years
                2 months, 11 days ago

                Yes, I could get Wirtz maybe but am a bit short so would need to use my other FT too, probably a cheap def for next week. Could just do Tavernier for free instead.

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                1. Ze_Austin
                  • 7 Years
                  2 months, 11 days ago

                  I think Anderson will continue outscoring Tavernier (just like Rayan, Dango, Wilson, Rogers trends before him). That's before we consider his increased shot count under the new coach

                  Not sure Wirtz starts both of the next GWs, so I cooled off on him

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                  1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                    • 8 Years
                    2 months, 11 days ago

                    ALready have Anderson, sometimes starter, sometimes first bench, always gets the big scores when he doesn't come off the bench.

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                    1. Ze_Austin
                      • 7 Years
                      2 months, 11 days ago

                      Oh great! I still don't. Been basking in the glorious Rogers 2-pointers with a sprinkling of 1, on my bench

                      Tavernier looks good, yeah. I'm just wary of these purple patch lads when KDH is right there instead

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                      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                        • 8 Years
                        2 months, 11 days ago

                        I got on Rayan early and enjoyed two or three glorious weeks. I wouldn't be moving him sideways, it'd be Enzo to Tavernier, but I have held on to him so long now that it hardly seems worth it. Anyway, your faith in Anderson has lead me to the conclusion that it is best to do nowt.

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                        1. Ze_Austin
                          • 7 Years
                          2 months, 11 days ago

                          Yeah. The FTs should serve you better in the blank

                          Cheers! 🙂

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        23. Jullepuu
          • 6 Years
          2 months, 11 days ago

          Alderete or Le Fee first on the bench?

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          1. Ze_Austin
            • 7 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            Le Fee 60 : 40 Alderete

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            1. Jullepuu
              • 6 Years
              2 months, 11 days ago

              Cheers

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          2. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 8 Years
            2 months, 11 days ago

            That is a floor vs ceiling question. Personally I'd go Alderete, I think defcons have moved defenders up the bench order this season.

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            1. Jullepuu
              • 6 Years
              2 months, 11 days ago

              Thanks

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