GW3: FPL DefCon Deep Dive with Tom Hadley
Summary
Joe and Tom Hadley analyze Game Week 2 defensive contributions, highlighting standout performers like Lewis Hall and John Egan. They examine the bonus point system, noting Bruno Fernandes’ high score and the impact of rule changes on players like Sam Miro. The episode also reviews fixture trends for defenders and identifies value picks for upcoming gameweeks.
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Intro: Game Week 2 scores, rankings, and captaincy regrets
Def Con Hit List: Top 10 defenders with 100% rate
Lewis Hall and Sangari: Surprise defensive contributors
John Egan and Newcastle's defensive meta analysis
Antonio Silva, Cuenca, and Fulham as a favorable fixture
Targeting defenders against Fulham, Palace, and Liverpool
Muharemovic, Ballard, and Kalajdzic standout performances
Everton vs Bournemouth: A high-def con fixture analysis
Diop, Greaves, and Gabriel: Mid-tier defender insights
Midfielders and Bosworth: Def con from unusual positions
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Bonus Points Intro: Bruno Fernandez's massive score
Palmer, Haaland, and Lewis Hall's clean sheet bonus
Saka and Gross: Underrated bonus point contributors
Isak, Foden, and Isak's favorable fixture run
Bonus system changes: Benefits for attackers like Semaeno
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