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The triple-ups I am considering for Blank Gameweek 18 Free Hit squad

Blank Gameweek 18 is just around the corner, and I wanted to use this opportunity to present some picks I feel should be part of your squad if you are opting to use the Free Hit.

At the time of writing, there was a lot of uncertainty looming around Spurs so, for the purpose of this piece I steered clear of the two clubs.

After all, the best way to maximise a Free Hit squad is to base as much as you can on things you are certain about.

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  1. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    McCarthy, Forster
    Robertson, Cancelo*, Coufal, Targett, Lewis*
    Salah, KDB*, Bruno*, Son*, Soucek
    Adams, Brewster*, Bamford

    2ft 0.1 itb

    I have 6 players for GW 18. Lewis a doubt.

    A FH
    B Lewis > Yedlin and just go in with 6 players
    C Targett > Mari and go in with 7 players
    D both B and C

    Probably captaining KDB

  2. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Straight up choice between

    A) Shaw
    B) Lindelof

    Which one would go for chaps?

    Cheers.

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Neither

    2. FCRS BGD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. tbos83
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Think Shaw is a doubt?

  3. Atwood
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I would've thought 103.8 was a decent enough Team Value to afford more than one sub but apparently not.

    Thoughts on this? Very template I imagine.

    Leno
    Stones - Cancelo - Dier
    Bruno - Rashford - KDB - Son - Saka
    Kane - Wilson

    Bench - Mitchell

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good

    2. Phlajo
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Got same attack but a defense of Lloris, Teirney, AWB and Cancelo for 103.3..

      I'm liking my own defense a little more than yours, and with the lower TV it should be doable?

      1. Atwood
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I'm guessing you have KDB and another City attacker? That seems the main difference.

        I do really like yours too, just think City is the highest CS chance this week.

  4. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Leno over Darlow as I can’t afford having a 2nd playing GK..?

    I’d rather have NEW GK but Dubravka could start ahead of Darlow

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yep good choice

  5. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What do you reckon to this FH?
    Lloris
    Cancelo stones tierney holding
    Kdb Bruno rashford son saka
    Kane

    1. Atwood
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Strong but who will you bench?

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Forster mitchell brewster davis

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I like it.

      I have exactly the same team with Maguire over Holding.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Feels weird going for 1 up front but I do like the look of it!

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yes tbh the options upfront aren't very inspiring specially for those of us who can afford to fit Martial/Laca without sacrificing a premium mod.
          Wilson an option but not sure about him.

  6. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    'Premier League being active in this to try and avoid Shrewsbury getting kicked out of the competition. Moving Leeds game easier than Leicester v Southampton on Saturday as Leeds not in Europe and now out of FA Cup. Also gives Shrewsbury more time to get their players fit.

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      "Telegraph Sport has been told that discussions were taking place on Monday about rescheduling the Saints’ third-round cup tie for next Wednesday, when they are currently due to play Leeds at Elland Road."

      Would mean no DGW for Leeds or Soton

  7. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    neto or soucek on WC?

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Soucek for me. Never captain, never bench.

  8. Heisenberg W. W.
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    My FH team - Any thoughts

    DDG
    Tierney-Cancelo-Reguillon
    Kdb-Bruno-Son-Saka
    Lacazette-Kane-Wilson

    (Martin-Mitchell-Alzate-Douglas)

  9. Muscout
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How does this FH team look guys
    Leno
    Cancelo, AWB, Holding
    KDB, Bruno, Son, Rash, Saka
    Kane, Wilson

    Steer, Mitchell, Brewster, Kilman

    0.7 itb to upgrade anyone?

  10. Neo-Viper
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Play safe with Gundogan or risky Foden?

    1. Nolberto Solano
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Gundogan. Had a full rest at the weekend.

  11. Nolberto Solano
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Better having Gundogan over Dias or Stones on a FH?

  12. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Looking ahead to dgw19, which combo would you prefer

    A: Soucek + Vardy or
    B: Rashford + Antonio

    Asking because it impacts whether I get Rashford or Laca this week

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

  13. dubtom
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Free hit active, been fiddling between three different systems. A bit surprisingly leaning towards a 5-3-2 as it stands. Would you rather...
    A - Leno (Areola); Shaw, Yedlin, Aurier, Cancelo, Dias; Fernandes, Sterling, Son (Smith Rowe, Anguissa); Lacazette, Kane (Fabio Silva / Carroll) or...
    B - same but swap Sterling for De Bruyne, Anguissa for Lookman and the bench striker for Brewster or...
    C - nuke the 5-3-2 altogether?

    Was going for a 4-3-3 at first with Lacazette, Cavani and Wilson before the Spurs v Fulham announcement and Wilson doubt. Feel like Cavani could be a good differential but at the end of the day there's no telling if he will start over Martial or not.

    Thoughts very much appreciated. Good luck to all.

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Definite no to 5 at the back this week. So many nice options to pick from and you should maximize the chance to get one.

      Rashford, Saka, Foden, Gundo etc. All could get double digits.

      1. dubtom
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I prefer ESR over Saka, he's much more involved in front of goal. Yedlin is only 4.3 and Shaw 4.8, so there's not much value there. Maybe change Dias to Stones and let go of Aurier and try think of something?

  14. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Ederson
    Stones / Holding / Dier
    KDB / Bruno / Son
    Brewster

    Can I get away with 8 or should I just free hit?

    1. Neo-Viper
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Decent for the week!

  15. NejiHyuuga01
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Welbeck to Benteke for a hit? Very friendly run of fixtures after 19. Boring transfer but a playing one for GW18

  16. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I'm beginning to think Darlow might be a better option than DDG. Any thoughts?

    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not after Steve Bruce's comments after Dubravka played at Arsenal. I had Darlow in an earlier draft but I'm not sure he starts now.

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

      Nope. I think Dubravka will start this week. But in any case, it's a risk not worth taking.

    3. GazzersStoneyRoses
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Darlow OK as long as Dubravka on the bench or vv

  17. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any thoughts on the final 2 players for this free hit team please?

    Lloris
    Cancelo tierney maguire
    Kdb Bruno son
    Kane Wilson

    A......rashford and smith-rowe

    B.....lacasette and gundogan

    A opens up the option of a 2nd city defender too......thanks

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A with 2nd City def over Maguire.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thinking this mate....

    2. Nolberto Solano
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

  18. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any improvements to FH team?

    Leno
    Cancelo Dias Saiss Dier
    Bruno KDB Son Rashford
    Kane Wilson

    4.0, smith-rowe, yedlin, davis

    1. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bin Leno for any of Lloris/DDG/Darlow/Patricio

  19. Salan
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH-ed and determined to go ahead with 3 from each Manchester teams and Spurs, plus Saka & Wilson.

    Good luck all.

  20. Coaly
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Saiss or Stones on FH?

    Everton without DCL and maybe Richarlison

    Will have Cancelo too

  21. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Rank in order of preference for FH team...

    A) Saka
    B) Dier
    C) Saiss

    1. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A C B

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A
      B/C

  22. Nemanja Vidic
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    2FT 0.3 ITB 9playes with the game
    WC FH BB TC available

    Martinez Mendy
    Regulion Saiss Justin Coufal Mitchel
    KBD Fernandes Son Grealish Saka
    Kane Bamford Brewster

    a. GW18 2 transfers GW19 WC
    b. GW18 2 transfers GW19 FH
    c. GW18 2 transfers GW19 2 transfers BB (10 players with DGW)
    d. GW18 WC GW19 BB
    e. GW18 FH GW 19 WC
    g. Something else

  23. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best mid up to 7.6 for a free hit this week? Not Saka.

    1. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      McTominay or Neto?

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I like Neto actually.

    2. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Neto.

    3. Yes Ndidi
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wilf or Neto I guess. I'm probably going with both.

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I’m thinking it’ll be one of those two.

    4. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Zaha

  24. Bleh
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    With Martinez and DCL confirmed out, I’m now left with this.

    Martinez*
    Dias, Stones, Holding, Mitchell
    KDB, Son, Bruno, Stephens*
    Kane, DCL*
    (Steer, Cresswell, Soucek, Bamford)

    A. Play FH
    B. Do nothing
    C. DCL > Wilson (-4)
    D. Stephens > Smith Rowe (-4)

    1. RoryzonderR
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B for me

  25. El Matador
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Auba on free hit?

    1. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Could pay off but the more sensible option is going for Saka and spending the $ elsewhere

    2. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I considered that but think there's more reliable premium options out there and good cheap alternatives if you want arsenal attack

  26. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thanks Shrewsbury

  27. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hi everyone

    Can I improve on this FH team? 0.5 itb

    Leno
    Dias Stones Tierney
    KDB Son Bruno Rashford SmithRowe
    Kane Wilson

    Steer Kilman Mitchell Brewster

    Maybe should go for DDG in goal? Or strengthen the bench a bit?

  28. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Holding + Saka

    or

    Tierney + Smith-Rowe

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Whew...tough one. I'd say 1, but only just.

  29. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which scores more?

    1. Gundo/Laca (starting) + AWB/Benteke (bench)

    2. Rashford/Wilson (starting) + Brewster/trash (bench)

  30. ilikewud
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    A) Rashford and Brewster
    B) Punt on Laca and Saka (strong bench option)

    1. Mr Bird
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This is what i’m debating.

      Laca or Rash basically.

      1. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        It's tough. I think both are good options. I might spread the wealth and go Laca as I already own Bruno