am i mis-understanding something here?

you get a point for making the 17 but "You must select a full team of 13 players and a coach to score points. [uAny players not making their respective sides starting line-up will score no points[/u."

Correct. It has been that way since the competition started. If a player you have selected in your FANTASY 13 makes the cut in REAL LIFE 17 then you will earn a point for said player making an appearance.

ah i see! I read it as the starting 13.

thanks for clearing that up.