The ScoutCast – Episode Ninety Seven – Dogging

Berbatov scored 5 I think too against Blackburn

berbatov had a fiver too

BerbaFive.

pretty sure it's walcott.

berba/defoe = 2pts + 5x4 + 3bps = 25
walcott = 2pts + 3x5 + 2x3 + 3 = 26

I was thinking that but Theo got 26 earlier this season if you recall. Defoe got 25.

Lampard scored 27 or 28 once a few years back...

Most definitely knee jerking into a WC and removing RVP, after the worst possible GW you could imagine.

24pts, RVP(C) 2pts (10min cameo)

Probably getting Bertrand in and playing him once in three weeks 🙄

I can only blame myself as everyone warned me.

Overall being sh't during January. I had tons of red arrows while everyone else got the green ones and capitalised properly on the DGW's. I still regret not WCing like everyone else in the middle of January.

the first half of my season? i plummeted to outside 600k

Accidentally WCing Suarez out...and then getting him back in, throwing value right out the window. Yes, let me have it.

falling for the marv trap twice.....

Trying to think of a highlight...probably Santi's 23 pointer...it felt too good to be true, I watched it with a huge grin and reminded me why I love fantasy football.

In terms of good decisions, being patient with certain players sticks out to me. The fact I kept faith in Ba as a cheap alternative to Suarez, holding onto Mata when everyone was jumping ship because of rests. Particularly enjoyed punts on Lambert and Benteke paying off.

Low points, believing too much in Berbatov, the frustration of Baines, owning Giroud for the first 5 weeks! 😯

Mine gotta be too impatience and transfers out player just right before their explosive weeks. And Fellaini.

Took Suarez in GW 7, got a two pointer and then sell him out right on GW8. He went on scoring 5 goals after that.

Took Santi out in GW 12. He got 13 points that week. And took in Fellaini, who got suspended after that. Although through that I ended up with Walcott in my team.

Took Ba out before his scoring runs. Got Tevez as a 1 week punt who didn't play that week and then went to Suarez who got one pointer and suspension after.

And the Wilson incident, of course 😀

I don't meant to be crass but I did find it interesting that Doosra's reputation wasn't really reflected in his decisions this year. He actually comes across as the exact opposite of a 'differential' kind of guy. Fair?

Not having michu and Felli at certain times hurt. Though I think I sold michu at the right time twice but didn't get him back in time. Got in too early on some differentials like lukaku and ramirez but got more right like Walcott and benteke. Overall I've had minimal mistakes this year imho. Some better early captain choices and I'd be right up there

1) Benching Michu vs. Arsenal
2) Selling Santi and Tevez for Suarez and Theo (one week earlier)
Tevez got his 19 pt hual just after. (Suarez did score a brace though)
3) Benching Rafa vs. City
4) Not getting the big hitting midfielder right for the first 10 GW's

1st hurts the most.

B there is a small chance Rafael will be rotated for CL i got Enrique in the end for him

Yep, I just hope Marv plays next week...

bego/bunn is a toss up. other than that looks good.

No Michu 😀

All good. Although Bunn and Bego is really close. Prob based on form Bunn.

Savage beats sir.

The 2 game wonder Sissoko pitty you dont have Michu there

All set, whats you plans next week? I don't know whether to get rid of Suarez or Sturridge,

no rvp? 😯

cameron vs dawson and bunn vs ddg are the only question marks. rest looks good

I see you have the fear.

as long as you have enough to bring back rvp

No Fallaini!?

apart from 2 exactly same as my team.....me likes 😀

There goes my diff.

Multiple trades, kneejerkery, poor ranks year in year out?

No thanks.

All good except 2) IMO. Early in the season accruing TV is important. Dropping fallers for risers is often worth a 4pt hit. Players with TV of less than 103m now are struggling whilst the rest of us are juggling 🙂

1. There's no ideal to play your wc. It depends on the quality of your team.
2. + billions. There's a time and a place for hits.
3. That may be coincidental. Depends on form and fixtures.
4. Avoid b-wags altogether. Get the player that is right for you.
5. 4.5-5.0

I hear you on number 3. Not capitalising fully on DGW's often result in a certain red arrow

I disagree about #2

some of the hits i have taken this year have been my best transfers

exhibit A: bale gw 19
exhibit B: walcott gw 20
exhibit C: mata for the dgw

1) rather than the time of it its more to do with the balance of ur team and a plan honestly....tbh dere ain't a drastic change in TV during gw 3 intl break i have tried it in past yrs...

2) absolutely...but some have proved this wrong this year....maybe take a hit if ur gut absolutely affirms to someone doing big dat gw..

3) NEVER underestimate a DGW so true.....even a James Mcclean gives u a nice captain 😆

4) Hey if u kept him long enough atleast u got to profit from his price rise so cheer up...i'd suggest bring the player in 1 week before u think u shud usually pays off 😛

5) amen to this always have always will.....

Nice post, I too am taking notes for next season. I've not played fantasy in 2 years and then it was on Sky.

Like Doos and yourself, my biggest weakness is indeed taking hits. Far too many, it's embarrassing. But also exhilarating! 🙂

The WC is interesting, there are several times you can justify using it. Next year, I hope to hold out as long as possible. Though the early season missteps, you begin to panic, your mates begin calling you names!

My early season was spotty (no RVP, late on Michu, Fellaini and inconsistent, bad luck with Mata/Hazard, Theo/Santi). I do think easy and steady is the way to begin. There's just no way other safe way to do it. Go with some proven Fantasy performers and hang on until GW 7-10 I suppose. 5-6 GW's can provide some decent sample data.

In addition, early in the season I fell into choosing players from a "top club". It's a tough trap to fall in to with rotation and when European/Int'l matches come calling. Thus leading to mid-lower table players. Most are streaky and you must know when to buy and sell. The turnaround can be just a few weeks (Nolan, Fletch, Holt, Crouch, Berbs...to a lesser degree Punch, Taarabt, etc.).

Not flagged so I assume no..

😯

oh.. my word... that would be disastrous... 🙁

Would solve a problem for me making it an easy decision to transfer for Michu or Gerrard for a hit. Bale gives 110% in internationals so there is always a risk of a poor GW for him after them

Yeah would be both good and bad in equal proportions for me.

Not trying to start a rumour by the way, just picking up on something I thought I heard on the radio and was seeking clarification.

Looks like it's nothing.......

Click their team and it shows you. Must be logged in btw

It shows # of GW transfers on everyone's team page - Transfers & Finance section. No further info until the GW is updated after the deadline though

Suaz has had big returns this season. Would rather cap'n him than Studge who's carrying an injury.

Suarez could be better captain choice. See TW post bottom of last page to see a really good argument for it.

him, you, me, pepin. are there any more of us?

Good, other than still trying to get over a certain playoff loss (that I attended, coldest playoff game in Denver history, but I digress...), but other than that we're ship shape here in the Mile High city 😉

😀

How many hits?

I'm jelly that you have Suarez 🙁

o/
I love the concept.

I might take the initiative...

I sumhw missed this convo....what the hell is it??? 😛

Yeah...

Gotta be honest, It didn't exactly bowl me over...

I've been meaning to ask you. Was having a debate with a few mates yesterday. Do you think Fleming was a really good captain?

They love that sport in Oz & NZ, I really don't get the attraction myself!

Is that normal outdoor bowls? I had a go a few years back, quite enjoy it actually. Don't mind petonque either

I think so, yes.

Who else could it be? Had to be Unreal or Willis.

Yep.

'...'

okay i concede it was me....

;P.

LR said probably not national (for several reasons) and i simply agreed with him

I want to beat them Auzzies 😡

some new game???

+starsandstripes

+1 😀

and Arsenal fans 😉 (Snake)

Irish American over here...well sort of 😉

Any American. Classic league GW30-38

calm down! lol. rules not even decided or details announced yet. league won't start til gw 31 with an announcement around gw 28 or so

Tell me more too.

I wanna join. If allowed. 😀

Don't worry SJ announcements will be made. Just something we thought of yesterday. A doubles league. GW31-38. I look at as a sprint/drag race(classic league) with one nitro boost(WC). All of us were thinking of themes, Acqua thought nationalities would be a great theme(WC and all that) but my only issue is people might not be able to find posters from the same country. Its going to be easy for the Aussies, Kiwis, Indians, Americans and the English. Rest, i don't know.

Perhaps we can have an ANZUS team minus the kiwis.

hey i wanna join in too.....but i'm guessin it'll be tough for LR to decide on 1 out of many.....after all he's the star of the show.... 😛

🙄

Hanamichi is Rukawa right?

No.

Links?

ahh yes :D. i vaguely remember that

Yeah, I remember that! 😆

Jack Off/On Attack was also involved in that dual poster incident uncovered by Inspector Nigel. The best detective work ever seen on here to uncover JOA's scandalous scam.

I'm still leaning towards Suarez and its not a close for me either. He's the better player and thats where it ends for me.

Check out a TW post near the bottom of page 6 for a really sound reason to captain Suarez.

Okay u got me...

Definitely Rafael to GJ

Save or A.

Repost
B

I have more mass on Enrique myself but there aint much between them only there price Enrique has more attacking credentials imo hard to say tbh

for shame.

huh?

btw, document

There's a DI and a DC ...