Podcast

Scoutcast Episode 333 – Gameweek 30+ Free Hit and Bench Boost Drafts

Joe is joined by Andy and Az to discuss Double Gameweek 30+ and reveal their squads for the start of the season.

With unlimited transfers available and chips to choose from, our trio have markedly different teams and strategies for the remainder of the campaign.

Andy and Joe are without a second Wildcard, so are opting to ignore the extra transfers managers have been given and are playing their Free Hit chip instead. They reveal the thinking behind this move as well as the players in the frame for a place in their sides.

Meanwhile, Az has the luxury of Wildcard still to play so may well have the advantage over those Free Hitting. He is also opting to play a Bench Boost chip.

However, Andy and Joe don’t make it easy for Az to choose. His selection of a certain Arsenal midfielder draws particular derision, as well as the occasional metaphor or two.

Could Az be the Darth Vader of this Gameweek with his chip advantage? Or are his troops little more than Loony Tunes creations?

As well as revealing their Gameweek 30+ line-ups they also look through the wealth of Double Gameweek players to choose from, with Sheffield United defenders and Manchester City attackers topping the bill.

They are not forgetting single Gameweek options too, especially those facing traditionally awful defences.

Long-term plans also feature, as they look ahead to the remainder of the season and the fixture swings ahead.

Clean sheets also get an airing. In addition, Joe picks a differential for the next set of fixtures, even if he struggles to pronounce his low-owned selection’s name.

Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified of future live episodes.

In addition, the Scoutcast and all our other podcasts are now also available via our Soundcloud channel.

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.

Nominated for ‘Best in Fantasy Football – Editorial’ at the Football Content Awards 2020

Which FPL assets are on set-piece duties at their clubs? 1

VOTE FOR FANTASY FOOTBALL SCOUT BY
CLICKING HERE.

Premier League Restart

Best players by club

Arsenal | Aston Villa | Bournemouth | Brighton and Hove Albion | Burnley | Chelsea | Crystal Palace | Everton | Leicester City | Liverpool | Manchester City | Manchester United | Newcastle United | Norwich City | Sheffield United | Southampton | Tottenham Hotspur | Watford | West Ham United | Wolves

Best players by position and price

Budget GKs | Mid-Price and Premium GKs | Budget DEFs | Mid-Price and Premium DEFs | Budget MIDs | Mid-Price MIDs | Premium MIDs | Budget FWDs | Mid-Price FWDs | Premium FWDs

J0E Podcaster and writer. Tweets stats and stuff via @FFScout_Joe Follow them on Twitter

1,006 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Ah, the scout cast is back. Yay!

  2. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on this BB (then WC)?

    Henderson
    TAA, Lund, Bellerin
    KDB (C), Mahrez, Sarr, Grealish
    Abu, Aguero, McBurnie

    Pepe Reina, Traore, Targett, Ward

  3. kennethrhcp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    BB

    A: Auba, Traore, Cantwell & Boly
    B: Nketiah, Pepe, Zaha & Doherty

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A

      Firmly

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        cheers... ya B felt a big gamble

  4. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone capping Razza?

    1. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      O/

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Me, have kdb and Kun as well.

  5. Herman Toothrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    A. Mount and Barnes
    B. Pulisic and El Ghazi

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A

    3. JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A. Not sure about Pulisic starting or not.

    4. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A

    5. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A

    6. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A

  6. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    BB GTG?
    Suggestions very welcome!

    Leno McCarthy
    Trent Doherty Lascelles Justin Lund
    KDB Bruno Martial D.Luiz Grealish
    Vardy Jimenez Kun

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Luiz isn’t great.
      Maybe swap out Justin for Egan and upgrade Luiz to Cantwell or Saka?

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        ... but apart from that it’s rock solid!

        1. Champions League Varane
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          Thank you boss!
          Even by swapping out Justin my budget will only be 4.5 so wouldn’t be able to afford them either way - I can by downgrading Lund though but I feel as if he is essential this week.

          Good luck tonight

  7. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    BB team.
    Next week I will spend -4 and get 2 of Mane, Bruno, Son, or Kane by selling 2 City players.
    WC in gw33.
    FH in the bank because it’s all a bit hazy!!

    Reina, McCarthy
    TAA, Lund, Egan, Lascelles, Doherty
    Salah, Mahrez, Grealish, KDB, Mount
    Kun, Nketiah, Jiminez

    What do you think?

  8. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on this BB team? No WC left!

    Pope Reina
    TAA Lundy Saiss Egan Lascelles
    Salah KDB Mount Barnes Fleck
    Kun Auba Nketiah

    Kun & Fleck to Jiminez & Martial in GW31.

    Also hoping for Reina, Fleck & Lundy to start. If early team news shows otherwise then will have to think of an alternative plan!

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Like it. Barnes is a good differential pick.

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers mate!

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Did i read Fleck is a doubt on here?

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Yes he is. Looking forward to the early team news!

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          i hope it's early enough & we get time to do something

          GL

          1. Pep Roulette
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 10 months ago

            Hahaha yeah! Cheers!

  9. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    A) Doherty Aguero Saka
    or
    B) Saiss Lacazette Mahrez
    ?

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A

    3. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A

  10. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    BB team. Good to go ?

    Hendo Leno
    TAA Lundy Egan Targett Lasceles
    Sterlo KdB Grealish Mount Saka
    Kun Auba Jimenez

  11. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Nketiah or saka?

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Nketiah.

  12. SpagBol
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    On BB and wondering which option and why?

    A) Auba, Mahrez, Egan, Saka
    OR
    B) Sterling, Ozil, Stevens, Nketiah

  13. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Sorry, I'm sure it's been asked to death, but I haven't had chance to read many comments as I'm working....

    But, where did this Fleck is injured news come from? Is it an ITK source or just Twitter guff?

    He's currently sat in my side, and I'll probably swap to Norwood if it's from a good source

  14. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    With fleck injured it’s down to this basically...
    A) Barnes, PVA, Jota, Lund
    B) Traore, Ward, Sharp, TAA

  15. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Mount or Barnes? This week only!

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I’m going amount, but both good options.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      mount

  16. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Cantwell or Norwood?

    1. Cak Juris
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Norwood

  17. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    a. Reina and Lundstram
    b. Leno and Targett

    ???

  18. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Already got Rashford wondering who to pick from manutd mid? Martial Bruno or Pogba?
    I think Bruno is the best choice rn right?

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Bruno. Not even close.

    2. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Bruno

    3. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Me

  19. Forgetmeknot
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    With O’Connell possibly out, would you prefer;

    A) Basham & Saiss
    B) Lundstram & Lascelles

    BB and WC next week.

    Ta

  20. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Hello, any thoughts on this team :

    Henderson, Leno
    Alonso, Egan, Basham, Targett, Saiss
    Grealish, El Ghazi, KDB(C), Ozil, Mahrez
    Aguero, Aubameyang, Pukki

    0.0ITB

    Thank you!

  21. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    any strong opinion on Rashford vs Jesus?

    1. Distinctly Average
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I'd lean towards Rashford personally

    2. Barnabus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      strongly in favour of Rashford

    3. Cheshire Duck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Rashford is a more nailed option but with that double GW, Jesus might get some time and grab a goal

  22. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Jagielka???

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

  23. Distinctly Average
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    If you had no WC left, how would you rate this team for the run in?

    Leno, Pope
    AWB, Maguire, O’Connell, Egan, Boly
    Grealish, Salah, KDB, Saka, Bruno
    Vardy, Jimenez, DCL

    BB, TC, FH left

  24. Alli
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    BB team. How to upgrade Kelly?

    Hendo - Leno
    TTA - Lund - Egan - Lascelles - Kelly
    Sterling - KDB - Grealish - Douglas Luiz - Cantwell
    Kun - Auba - Jimé

  25. Aukolofa
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    A - Vardy + Cantwell
    B - Nkeitah + Son

  26. Babelcopter
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts to go without Auba?

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      i did if it makes easier for ya

    2. Aukolofa
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      +1

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        +2

  27. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    if chasing who’s better C option;
    a. Kun
    b. KDB

    GL

  28. Cheshire Duck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    my team atm :
    Pope
    Fernandez - TAA - Stephens - Lundstram - Saïss
    Salah - KDB - McGinn
    Aguero - Jimenez
    Subs : Button - Cantwell - Fernandes - Ayew
    0.1 ITB

    Would you :
    A) Bench boost
    B) Triple captain
    C) Chill, order pizza and wear a mask

  29. Hobolicious
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Stuck on last post:
    A) Patricio/Egan
    B) Henderson/Saiss

    Could potential Dubravka in A) or Lascelles in B) be better alternative?

  30. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    With these Fleck doubts, is this enough for people to opt for Lundstram?

    Or would you stick with Stevens if you have him instead?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      He's worth the punt imo. Just for the OoP-ness.