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FPL Question Time – Consult our panel ahead of Gameweek 6

The Fantasy Premier League dynamic is set to change somewhat this week with the return of continental competitions.

The Champions League and Europa League group stages will be back on our screens over the next few days, and are likely to affect the top-flight’s best teams going into Gameweek 6.

That’s just one of many talking points to discuss this week though, so we’ve put together another panel of Fantasy managers to answer your questions…

Who’s on the panel this week?

Ted / Rotation’s Alter Ego – Moderator and the site’s recently appointed Assistant Community Manager. Ted finished 633rd in the world last season.

Holly Shand – Founder of Fantasy Football Community, two top 10k finishes in four seasons and regular FPL Show guest.

Who Got the Assist? – Tom and Nick run one of Twitter’s most active Fantasy accounts and run their very own blog, also producing an excellent regular podcast.

FPL Family – Lee and Sam run the popular Fantasy podcast and Twitter account. They were guests on the FPL Show last season.

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Lessons learned from Gameweek 5

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  1. Only a Hazard of time
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    2 FT, thinking I need rid of Kane for definite.

    Pope
    Robertson - Digne - Lundstram
    Salah - Sterling - Mount - McGinn
    Kane - Pukki - King
    [[McGovern - Dendoncker - A.Smith - Targett]]

    Kane --> Abraham
    McGinn --> Son

    Look good?

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah I like the look of those moves, over the next few weeks I'm expecting Son and Abraham to do well.

    2. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Thinking along similar lines... but also tempted by the straight swap to Auba. You’re not by the sound of it?

      1. Only a Hazard of time
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Auba has tempted me as well, especially with Lacazette being out. I'll probably have to think on it.

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Great transfers

    4. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Fantastic moves

    5. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Good moves.

  2. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    How long is M. Kelly supposed to be out? Should I use an FT to get in Rico before price rise?

  3. Jealous Viper
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Been a tough few weeks and have dropped to 1 million or so in ovr rank so decided to pull the trigger. Any thoughts on this WC team will be highly appreciated
    Pope
    Digne TAA Otamendi
    Sterling(c) Son Mount Lamela
    Aubameyang Pukki Barnes

    Button Cantwell Lundstram Soyuncu
    Keeping an eye out for options to replace Lamela and Otamendi. See those as the 2 weak spots

    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I’d consider dropping Otamendi to a 4.5, and upgrade Barnes for Abraham. Maybe after this GW. Man city defenders aren’t appealing without Laporte.

      1. Jealous Viper
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. Keeping an eye on the situation. Want to see how they line up in midweek. Kind of prefer Haller to Barnes though.

      2. Energetics
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Agree with this. Downgrade Ota and upgrade Barnes.

      3. Triple P
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        What he said ^

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'm honestly considering ditching Digne and just going rotation backline.

      Lundstram, Rico, Soyuncu, Tomori (Guilbert, Aurier) seems to be really decent. Just keep TAA for the backline. That leaves you much more maneuverability up front.

      You'll want Abraham after the Liverpool game if he keeps up his form and keeps his place. 7.3m for starting Chelsea striker is too good to pass on.

      You also have to have at least one of Salah/Mane imo. Not having one will really ruin your rank in the end because they are so consistent and are such strong captain candidates.

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        People will regret losing digne, you just have to keep him for the season. Unless he is atrocious, gw6 would a 10+ pointer really be unexpected?

      2. Jealous Viper
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Feel happy to hold and persist with Digne. He's done ok so far and will bring in points. Skeptical about Salah or Mane because of those tough fixtures. Sure Pool are more or less fixture proof in terms of ability but i prefer the other options but i won't lie. I've been quietly thinking about how to still bring Salah in

  4. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I’m a little bit out the loop but is Robertson likely to miss the Chelsea game? I might remove to get funds for Abraham, and just keep TAA

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Doesn't sound serious, at the mo I expect him to play at the weekend.

      1. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        hmm ok. Im not overly convinced with the double LFC defence anymore. 1 clean sheet in 5 is frustrating.

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Frustrating isn't it, Robertson and Trent so close to scoring on Saturday too. I'm probably going to hold a bit longer but can see why many are removing one of them.

        2. Triple P
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          It sure is frustrating, but both could have scored easily this weekend. I've decided to keep Robbo and TAA and not even consider changing them. 2 of the most dangerous fullbacks for one of the most attacking and winning teams. I will be patient, double digits await!

  5. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Save?

    Pope (4.0)
    TAA - Digne - Matip - Otamendi (Lund)
    Salah - Sterling - Kdb - Mount (Cantwell)
    Pukki - Haller (Greenwood)

    0.0itb
    1ft

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      For this week yes. Another Haller blank and Haller > Abraham next week looks promising

  6. drughi
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    best trossard replacement ? got 6.0 to spend and cant find any players I really like in that category of price

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Got cantwell? Buendia?

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        thinking cantwell as his price is so low and gives a bit cash itb

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Buendia could be a shrewd differential

          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            1.1 more though

            1. have you seen cyan
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              True and everyone has cantwell, that’s just the appeal for me. Love alternate differentials like that. He will be so lowly owned because of cantwell

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      If you havn’t got Cantwell i’d get him in. He’s a great option when Norwich play at home.

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        yeah leaning towards cantwell for pure value even though they have 2 away fixtures coming up

  7. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    0.5itb & 1FT. Considering saving. What you think? Any ideas? Dendonk >> Cantwell is one option.

    Pope
    TAA • Digne • Zinch • Lunds
    Salah • Sterling(C) • KDB • Mount
    Pukki • Haller
    (Heaton, Greenwood, Dendonk, Rico)

    1. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'd save, unless you're really worried about price rises. Cantwell's a good option, particularly at home, but it's not a great fixture away this week.

  8. Energetics
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Pope Button

    TAA Digne Otamendi Mings Lundy

    Salah KDB Mount McGinn Cantwell

    Aguero Pukki Barnes

    The plan is Aguero & Barnes you Aubameyang & Abraham but do you

    A. Do Aguero to Aubameyang this week (either will be Captain)

    B. Save the FT and leave both moves to next week

  9. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    In the cold light of day

    Tammy looks pretty good value for 7.5

    He's blowing his XG out of the water, but even with massive regression he surely offers value

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yup. The only doubts I had was whether he was nailed. Now that those doubts are gone he looks a no brainer.

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        If Giroud plays the European games, he's as close to essential is you can get

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      His 6 fixtures after Liverpool are as good as they get.

    3. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Abraham(c) locked in 🙂

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Vs pool?

        1. Sune
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Correct

          1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Wouldnt myself but GL

          2. OleGGMU
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Love it, someone wiv balls. Can have a massive impact as i doubt many if any others are really gonna cpt him against pool

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He really does. If he keeps his form and place he's a snip.

    5. drughi
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      surely he cant keep this up ? remember having him in my team for awhile when he played for swansea, he was pretty shocking then

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Development of players from the age of 18-19 to 21 can pretty rapid. They are the defining years

        1. drughi
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          yeah just bitter here lol

  10. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Just caught up with the Villa-Wham highlights. I suppose I can't say what I think of Mike Dean and not get my comment removed 🙂

  11. Kalou
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Posted this yesterday and got some feedback,trying again to get a few different opinions I have 2 ft and no idea what to do as I like my team !
    Pope Vvd/Taa/Digne/Kelly/Lun Ster/Salah/Dilva/Mount/Can't Hauler/Barnes/Pukki

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Nothing really

    2. Energetics
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Would prefer Abraham to either Haller or Barnes and personally would look to downgrade VVD and upgrade Dilva.

  12. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Good moves?
    Van Dijk and Haller to Soyuncu and Auba

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I would not be dwelling provided you have TAA

  13. tvz32
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Pick one as my best post Kane option

    A) Auba + one of Cantwell/Montoya/Lundstram/Soyuncu each week

    B) Vardy + Abraham pairing consistently

    My other starting striker is Pukki

  14. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Best defensive combo for 10.4? (can't include Digne)

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Awb and Aurier

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Nice

  15. KingOllie
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Languishing around 1.5m - feels bad. My captains have been awful (plus no Pukki/Salah)

    Is this team looking ok though? Iv lost my confidence a bit!

    Already did my FT as i needed Son before price rises

    Heaton
    Robertson / Coleman / Aurier / Soyuncu / Lundstram
    Sterling / KDB / Son / Mount / Cantwell
    Auba / Haller / Greenwood

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      team looks good, I'm at 1.9 mil in rank and I have no idea how it went this bad. Still early on and like auba as a captain pick this week

  16. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Tonight's the night people. Callum Hudson Odoi will give us a 5.9 midfield option that blows the other sub-6's out of the water

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'd be surprised if he starts, but I am quite excited to see him, Mount and Abraham in the same team.

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I agree - off the bench. But that price in this type of Chelsea team, he'll be outstanding at some point.

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah, picking two of them could be a shrewd move after Liverpool.

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Wont start imo. Lampard says it was a long injury and he still needs to build strength in the injured area

    3. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I've had Grealish all season as my Odoi place holder! But now I want Abraham in for Jota..

  17. Al-Chemy
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    On a WC, which team should I go for?:

    A:

    Pope Button
    TAA Digne Soy Lunds 5.4m (currently KWP)
    Salah Sterling Son Mount Cantwell
    Tammy Pukki Greenwood

    B:
    Pope Button
    TAA Digne Soy Lunds RICO
    Salah KDB Son Mount Cantwell
    Tammy Pukki CWilson

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

      A but wouldn’t Aurier be the shout now and then you can have rotating keepers with the extra .5m

  18. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Is Mouint and Tammy too much?

    Only reason I went for Haller over Tammy on WC, should I be stubborn or change it?

    1. kime67
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      with the fixtures no

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      This week maybe, after this week it looks like a great option.

    3. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I've gone with Tammy and mount on a wc

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        R u a Chelsea fan?

        1. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Nah.

          Fpl doesn't care which club do you support

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            My spurs allegiance is being really annoying this season. Never has it effected me before but I just don’t want to accept any Arsenal, West Ham or Chelsea into my team lol. And yea that double up actually looks good in reality. I have just been pretending so far that mount doesn’t exist -_-

            1. The Overthinker
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              I am a Manchester United fan.

              And first thing I did in my Draft was bring in sterling 😀

            2. The Overthinker
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Arsenal and Chelsea do have a pretty good fixtures coming up.

              You'll be missing on lot of points.

    4. kime67
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      yes after liverpool

    5. Arfaish
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No need to change imo,
      Haller will be in the points

    6. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Triple up with CHO 🙂

    7. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A bit much for my liking

  19. Arfaish
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A) Heaton > Pope
    B) Montoya > Tomori
    C) Martial > ?(7.8m)
    D) Save FT

    Thanks guys!

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

      Any takers?

    2. Triple P
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      C to Mount, or do you have him or Tammy already?

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

        Yeah Tammy who’s been doing the business for me. I wouldn’t mind seeing if CHO is back tonight as he could be great. You wouldn’t be holding onto Tony then?

        1. Triple P
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I swapped him myself 2 days ago. Not convinced of Man Utd anymore, but I could be wrong. Just felt I had to have Mount, and Martial was the only one I could sacrifice tbh 🙂

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

            Cheers mate, appreciate it

  20. kime67
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    should i get rid of wan bissaka?

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No

    2. Arfaish
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Not in his price bracket, upgrade to Digne good though

    3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Why? Hes the best 5.5

  21. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Aubameyang and abraham's ownership rapidly growing

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      If I was on wildcard both would be in my team

  22. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Pick one.

    A)Vertonghen (5.3m)
    B)Stones/Otamendi (5.4m)
    C)Tarkowski (5.0m)

    Cheers

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Verto is 5.3? Damn he will be a good luck

    2. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B.
      Otamendi

    3. Triple P
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A for me, Spurs def should improve with Jan back

  23. andres
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    How essential is kdb with all the premium options delivering?

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

      No essential, but still very good pick

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

        *not

    2. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Dude, he was delivering until this week, what are you talking about?

      1. andres
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Son a better option?
        Also having sterling.

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          No imo, not with the way KDB is playing. Maybe if you want to catch up, you could try that but if you want to play safe, theres no reason to get rid of KDB

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He isn't essential, just a good pick.

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I still think he's essential. He might blank occasionally, but he's playing very advanced and has monstrous underlying statistics playing for the best side in the league at sub 10.0m. I think 200 point a season players should cost at least 10m and any less is considered a bargain.

      1. andres
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Would you have him together with sterling though?

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          City can score 4/5 against every team in the league apart from Liverpool imo, so this doesn't make a difference

  24. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Team for GW6 is set. Care to give tour feedback?

    Pope
    Lowton ota dummet
    Son (c) kdb mount Sterling
    Abraham pukki Auba

    Button Cantwell mings soyunchu

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

      Don’t overthink. Sterling (C)

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        He has to be happy with vc role

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

          Fair enough, bold move imo but go for it

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Yup.

            Sitting at 1.8M rank, what worse can it happen 😀

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I like your team, but I'm really surprised you're considering captaining Son over Sterling or Aubameyang. Leicester's defence has impressed so far, only 3 conceded in 5 whilst up against some decent sides.

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Son's record vs Leicester.

        Played 9.
        Goals 5
        Assist 3

        He has good scoring record at King Power.

        He is in form and tends to score in patches.

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          If you believe in it, go for it, but those matches weren't against Rodgers Leicester. Quite a few of those goals and assists were up against central defensive partnerships involving Benalouane, Wasilewski and Fuchs.

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            That's a good point.

            As of now, I am set on him.

            Will he still be my Captain after deadline? Can't say.

            1. avfc82
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Love Son as a pick, and like you say, when he's on form he's something else, just think if you own Sterling or Auba, the ceiling is higher with them. Just my opinion though.

              1. The Overthinker
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Cheers.

                Appreciate the feedback

    3. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Don’t be swayed! (S)upper sonny!

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Yes!!

  25. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Mcginn -> Cantwell for free Y or N?

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

      If nothing pressing - Y

    2. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

    3. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      yes

  26. PlayPercentage
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Defence worries:
    Is Hanley nailed for Norwich on @4.0?
    I may have to replace Kelly (4.0) and/or Cathcart (4.4) due to injuries.
    Also looking for a potential replacement for Zinch (5.5).

  27. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Which pair would you choose?

    KDB and Mount
    or
    Sterling and Cantwell

    1. Greyling
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Sterling and Cantwell

  28. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Any UCL managers around? What's the team looking like?

  29. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Is richarlison a bad pick on wc? When I could have mount or someone instead

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Gawd that sounds like a Michael Owen comment

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        😀

    2. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      If you can afford him, I would keep him.

      He usually goes through purple patches. And think he is there atm

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks I think he could be a good pick just scared of him trolling me :/ I just it’s easy enuf to fix if he does

  30. Triple P
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Should I play:
    A. Lundstram (eve away)
    B. Rico (sot away)

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B