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Scoutcast Episode 290 – Trigger Happy

Buoyed by a largely successful Free Hit in Gameweek 32 the Scoutcast crew are eager to squeeze the trigger on another chip.

This week’s edition is dominated by Joe, Az and Andy’s early Wildcard drafts for Gameweek 34 and the players they are backing for success for the season run in.

But before they can fully focus on their Wildcard there’s the small matter of Gameweek 33’s reduced fixture list to contend with. The crew take in a raft of community questions about the best assets to bring in, whether as a one week pre-Wildcard punt or for the rest of the campaign.

Elsewhere they look back on the drama of the biggest Double Gameweek of the season, including the community’s roughest and smoothest moves.

Gameweek 33’s differentials, clean sheet and captaincy tips are also considered.

Although Joe and Andy seem settled on their next armband target, Az dons his Columbo mac for a “just one more thing” moment to make them doubt their decision.

This Scoutcast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Thursday 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. aarrgghh
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    currently on -8.Would you sell Luiz when nobody is coming from the bench

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Nope

      1. aarrgghh
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        thanx

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Just touch wood that he plays imo. I own him too and expecting the worst.

      1. F_Ivanovic
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I think he'll play. Christensen has his pre-EL game time now. It will be Luiz + Rudiger and then in the EL Rudiger + Christensen.

  2. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    bottomed:
    Best use of FT, and possible -4 :

    A) Barnes to Vardy(c?)
    B) Lanzini to Maddi/Tielemans
    C) Schindler to Azpi/Alonso
    D) A + C for a hit
    E) B + C for a hit

    cheers

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A for me, though last night you were convincing me otherwise!

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Ah, but that was last night - I change my mind every time I look at my team 😉

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          We aren’t the only ones 😉

  3. grooveymatt65
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Fabianski Boruc
    Robertson Bednarek Digne Bennett Wan Bissaka
    Salah Hazard Mane Fraser Hojberg
    Arnautovic King Vardy
    5.0 itb and 0ft

    What do people recommend from the following?

    1. Arnie to Wilson for -4
    2. Hojberg to Tielmans for -4
    3. Leave it

    Also who to captain?

    A. Mane (if i bring him in)
    B. Salah
    C. Hazard
    D. Vardy

    Thanks alot for your input guys!!!!!! 🙂 🙂

  4. Gríma Wormtongue
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Pick one

    A) Higuain --> Lacazette/Vardy

    B) Save FT

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A to Vardy. Easy. Higuain may not start. Giraud came in and took his place and scored. EL on Thursday.

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Took his place? That’s a bit assumption and speculative. Could have just been rotation. You saying Sane, Jesus and Mahrez took Sterling, Kun and B.Silva’s positions as well?

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Sorry, bad English. Giroud came in for him is all I wanted to convey

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A / Vardy

    3. Crazygopher
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A

  5. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    One week punt...

    A) Anderson -> Sigurdsson FT (bench Barnes)
    B) Anderson -> Tielemans FT (bench Barnes)
    C) Anderson + A. Barnes -> Vardy + 4.5m bench (-4)
    D) Other?

    Salah - Mane - Hazard - Pogba (Anderson)
    Rondon - Wilson - Barnes

    1. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Get rid of Pogba and bench a defender + not Barnes?

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        There’s no midfielders I want atm in between 7.7 and Pogba’s selling price so I don’t think it’s necessary?

        1. F_Ivanovic
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Do you want Pogba for 34 WC? If not, you may as well sell him and give yourself an extra bench player in Anderson.

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B
      Would get Vardy for free but not for a hit, assume it's for budget reasons.

    3. Crazygopher
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Probably do pog to mad

  6. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I want to use FT but can’t find viable replacement - any thoughts?

    Fab
    Robbo Aki Periera AWB
    Salah Fraser Hazard Milivojevic
    Vardy Rondon

    Kun Doherty on bench
    0.1itb

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Kun > Laca

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Don’t feel like this is the Laca week but any news on Kun?
        Tempted to do this move on WC next week though

    2. Crazygopher
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Kun Wilson bench ake

  7. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Any price rides due??

    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Maddison, Kepa, JWP

      Maybes: Wilson, Fraser, King, Azpi, Morgan, Tomkins

      Outside shot: Vardy, Mane, Rondon, King, CHO

      Will be clearer closer to the time.

  8. marksweet5
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    When I Wildcard for week 34, can I make changes throughout the week to my 'bus' team for free, as you can when you freehit ? Thanks

    1. Indpush
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

  9. Akey678
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Higuain to

    A) Laca

    B) Wilson

    C) Other

    1. Ribus
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Vardy

      1. Akey678
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Already have him and Rondon

  10. 3lias-
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Which combo earns the most
    points in GW 33 between the following?

    A. Almiron + Zaha
    B. Mili + Rondon

  11. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Hi guys, I have 2M itb and want Haz but can't afford to get him with my 1FT. Any suggestions?

    Guaita

    Robbo Lascelles Rice

    Salah Mane Brooks Billing

    Higuain Vardy Wilson

    Subs: Fab, Rice Doherty Pogba

  12. C'mon the Fylde
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Any suggestions, guys?

    Fabianski
    Pereira Robertson AWB Azpilicueta
    Fraser Maddison Mane(TC) Hazard
    Vardy Firmino

    De Gea, Rice, F.Anderson, Jiminez

    0.8m itb

  13. And nothing else Mata'…
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Tempted to captain Laca over Mane, chasing in ML, leader will probably captain Sadio.
    Chasing 20-is points, worth of risk?