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The ScoutCast – Episode 226 – Beached

Excess baggage checked in, deckchairs reserved and sun block applied – the Scoutcast team are all ready to hit the beach.

Smack in the middle of Gameweek 37, with points flowing from all angles, not even Hal Robson Kanu’s late goal can upset the pre-vacation mood.

Stringing five men across the midfield, Luke and Az join Jonty, Andy and myself for a bumper end of season episode as we tackle another volley of questions from you, the community.

We conduct a post-mortem on the flurry of chips, weigh up the Gameweek 38 punts, put together our final day Wildcard XI and take a look back on our own personal highs and lows of a topsy-turvy season.

After 128 minutes of that lot and sunstroke already setting in, we even forget to chat captains and transfers come the end, only to make amends later.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. 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 on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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

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  1. Sims
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    OR and GR updated?

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Just GR

    2. liiusions
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      GW has

  2. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Yes or No ?

    Stevens(STO) --> Azpi (SUN)-4

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      No

    2. 8ball
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      No

    3. Henry FB
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Not now.

    4. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      cheers all

  3. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Definition of addiction....

    So tired but staying awake to see what my OR is....

  4. Jay_
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Kane is now 16/1 to match Shearers record of 260 PL goals. I got 100/1 last year. 16/1 now still seems a good price.

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Won't be easy

        1. Legomane
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Could be another 4 closer after hull on Sunday...

      2. liiusions
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        I couldn't justify putting it on to wait 10 years to maybe get a return. I feel so stupid now

      3. noquarternt
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        16/1 is too short, should cash out now.

      4. 4. Arsenal FC
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        He's got 75 so far.

        Do we all think he stays in PL for the the next 8-9 years?

    • Moose™
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Anyone have a meteoric rise in rank this week?

      From 190K, now 60K. Happy!!!!

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        From 230k to 127k

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        125k to 71k, not huge but happy to be in top 100k after a very up and down season.

      3. Jamin
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        More than halved; 37k to 16k

      4. thunder_mike
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        175k > 30k the last two GWs, also turned a 72pt deficit to a 57pt lead in a cash ML.

      5. Heavy Data
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        496k to 222k

      6. RÏɠBY
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        402k to 165k
        jumped my ML leader by 80 points 🙂

    • Henry FB
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      A lot of respect on here for that Ville Ronka fella but no Kane on his WC and prior to that is just poor judgment in my opinion.

    • Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Those with Cahill and Alonso, reckon they'll play on Sunday?

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        I hope
        They are the only ones who would be starting for me

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          me also, with Hazard, but likely i'll be doing Haz > Cout

      2. Top 210 Club
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Cahill lifts trophy with Terry will play

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          this is what i was thinking, him being captain surely he'll want to play the last game then lift the trophy.

          1. Top 210 Club
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            This

        2. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Luiz would be rest right ?

          1. Top 210 Club
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Think so

    • ralfb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Chances of haz playing?

      1. Top 210 Club
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        5.44%

        1. Flynny
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Higher...

          1. Top 210 Club
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Can't see it. Injury and suspension protection

          2. Hooky
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Lower than a Jack..

      2. Coaly
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        75%

    • Legomane
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      3rd place in our ML down to 6th after 4/5/6th caught him with 184/150/145 to his 53...poor lad, even my bench(wankery) matched his GW score 🙂

    • Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Anything about Chelsea's probable rotation nightmare?

    • 4. Arsenal FC
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      GW Rank has been updated

      1. 4. Arsenal FC
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Forgot ?

    • Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      As United fan if we loose the Eurropa league Final Jose Mourinho deserves the sack. The way he has gone about the last few premier league matches is a shambles and not the united way.

      1. 4. Arsenal FC
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Who would you like to replace him?

      2. liiusions
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        😆 there's not a better manager available

      3. andymck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Hahahaha never satisfied are you

      4. Toby Lerone
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        What a stupid thing to say

      5. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        It has been a shambles but I think he's had his fair share of bad luck too. Every manager deserves a second season.

    • HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Wow those stats 😉

      26 goals 7 assists in 28 starts for Harry Kane

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Change the grav !!!!

      2. 4. Arsenal FC
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        One season wonder 😉

        1. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          3 years ago. skip to minute 2:00 D

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExHlRJ23KJQ

    • Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Plumet GW Rank. 22K 》96K...

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

        Ouch

        That is a dirty one Fred free hug for you

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          : Man hugs :

    • Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Kane and Davioes hauls helped me make up a 50pt deficit on 2nd place in my ML. We go into GW38 on level terms with 110 quid difference in money from 2-3. Each with 1 FT

      Willy, DDG
      Alonso, Monreal, Holding, Yoshida, Davies
      Hazard, Sanchez, Erikssen, Sane, JWP
      Kane, Jesus, Gabby
      0.1M ITB

      I'm thinking Gabby to Origi, Vokes or Llorente, but debating a hit to get Fab and Couts for Haz and JWP (3-5-2). Rival doesn't have Kane and lacks the cash to swap Costa for him straight up.

      Thoughts?

    • Rash
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      I know it'll sound knee jerky but vardy hardly had a kick for 160-170 mins that he played in that double game week im not sure but I think his purple patch dried up soon as drinkwater was out.. so considering selling him instead of Costa to Sturridge on a ft?

      1. noquarternt
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Couldn't imagine bringing him in at all this season. Definitely boot.

    • QueefParkRangers
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      From what I remember from previous last games, was never to take hits, because of so many rotations / teams not caring, it's never really a high scoring week.

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        I think this is right, anyone with a lead should just use their free transfer. People chasing should gamble a little more

    • Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Do I tear my squad apart to bring Kane in or just leave it?

      1. AYLD28
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Leave it

      2. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Leave it.

      3. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        I'd like to but Hull barely have a defence...

    • Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Anyone else think that Lukaku will go out against Arsenal on Sunday and , boss the Arsenal defence and score a few to tie up the golden boot is his in his final year at Everton?

      Nah, me neither.

    • @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      This week has equalled in some parts of the season the total of 4gameweek scores. Don't know whether thats a good thing for this game week or a bad thing for showing how poor I've been this year!

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Do you remember last seaon when 30 points a GW were normal

    • AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      How does this sound:

      Gabbi, King & Monreal > Llorente, Coutinho & Matip

      -8

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

        Not great

      2. andymck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        I see little point in taking hits like that when you only have one game for it to pay off and GW38 is arguably the most unpredictable of the season.

      3. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        The players you are taking out are good. Too risky.

        1. ralfb
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Gabbi? Really?

          1. Fred54
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Well obviously not him but you know what I mean.

            Of course the sponge will probably score a brace now...

            1. ralfb
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              Probably he will, you are right 😉 , as usualy players do once i got rid

      4. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Pretty bad

    • Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      223 the highest score this GW

      Must be a new record surely

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        He's in the FFS league too.

      2. XabiAlonso
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        And had gabbi 🙂

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

        I thought it was 205 but Ziro told me that some guy got 226 last season

    • Sims
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Didn't realise 45% of the top 10 didn't even have lane. Ground to be made up then

      1. Henry FB
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        4 and a half teams?

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          I swear he's just Maths trolling us now.

      2. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        hell yeah the lane is being made( reconstructed)

    • fancy111
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      What are the chances of Firmino playing on Sunday?

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        He's still not back in training. Highly doubt he'll start.

        1. Swan - Villa Proud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          May punt on Origi then

      2. nkhoughton
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        If fit 100%

    • ralfb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Haz alli costa to firminho coutinho kun for -8?

    • andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      14k GW rank, a new pb which I doubt I'll be topping for a while!

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Happy with by 5k in GW33. But I can hardly gloat with my OR. Shhh

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Although it's becauseI TCed Kane that week, which wasn't a terrible move, but obviously not the best

      2. 4. Arsenal FC
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Not with that attitude.

    • liiusions
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Start Yosh and Stephens or bench one for Holding?

      1. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Holding if no other Arsenal defender

      2. andymck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Play Holding, Arsenal clean could be on the cards

      3. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Going double Arsenal at the back, still playing for something.

      4. liiusions
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Cheers all

    • Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Top score of 223 and he had a zero in there too!

    • Sweetboi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Really missed a trick not putting the TC on Kane or Alexis. Still a very good DGW. Kane went absolutely nuts, he's just obsessed with goals.

    • Coaly
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      a) Haz to Cout
      b) Caballero to Mignolet

      1. 4. Arsenal FC
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Who's your other keeper.

        1. Coaly
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Pickford