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Ep. 30 - GW16 - We Didn't Learn Anything and We Never Will

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Chris says he went from 89 points to 74 because the wrong premiums and differentials returned.

Chris opens by welcoming listeners to Free Hit and framing the show around a double recap of game week 14 and game week 15. Jace says the stretch went better than expected for him. He credits strong defensive returns and captaining Salah for an 89-point week that helped claw back rank lost earlier. The pair note how wild the period felt because of the game week overlap and the midweek swing in events. They walk through the lineup news that hit before the round, including Nick Jackson being the most transferred-in player but not starting against Southampton, Gabriel missing the squad, and Trent starting on the bench before coming on and producing two assists against Newcastle. They also talk through the oddity of Salah not playing because of the Merseyside derby. From there the focus shifts to Chelsea and Spurs. They discuss the penalties, the open-play numbers, and the sense that Spurs were the better side for long stretches without finishing the job. Jace says he remains impressed by Spurs despite the result. The conversation turns to the club's broader situation, including the tension between planning for the future and building enough for the present. They argue that the issues are not just about one manager or one match, but about injuries, suspensions, and the choices being made higher up the club. The episode stays grounded in football, but always comes back to what it means for FPL managers trying to decide who was actually worth the move. It closes with the practical deadline rundown, including game week 16 on Saturday the 14th, game week 17 on the 21st, game week 18 on Boxing Day, then game week 19 on the 29th. Chris reminds listeners that European and cup competition rotations are coming and urges them to keep alerts on so they do not miss a deadline.

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A brisk FPL recap that turns two chaotic gameweeks into useful rank and lineup talk.

Free Hit does what a good FPL show should do: it takes two messy gameweeks and turns them into something managers can actually use. Chris and Jace move from captaincy swings to defensive returns to late team news without wasting much time, and the rank recovery story lands…

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You want a quick reset after two back-to-back FPL gameweeks.

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