AFL Blues vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2024
Last updated: Jun 21, 2024, 9:33AM | Published: Jun 19, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Cats Round 15 DFS contest kicks off at 7:40pm AEST on June 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 15.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Carlton vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you find the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL, MID) | $16,570 | 106.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Matthew Kennedy (CARL, FWD/MID) | $10,620 | 75.8 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Brodie Kemp (CARL, DEF) | $10,580 | 64.5 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Oisin Mullin (GEEL, MID/DEF) | $6,530 | 46.7 | 7.1 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide the most "bang for your buck," meaning they're expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options refer to the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
DEF (Defender)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Holmes (GEEL) | $15,420 | 97.2 | 6.3 |
| Value | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $6,530 | 46.7 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Brodie Kemp (CARL) | $10,580 | 64.5 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jake Kolodjashnij (GEEL) | $8,030 | 54.4 | 6.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL) | $16,570 | 106.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Matthew Kennedy (CARL) | $10,620 | 75.8 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Elijah Hollands (CARL) | $10,500 | 64.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $6,530 | 46.7 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $13,100 | 84.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Oliver Henry (GEEL) | $7,130 | 51 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Jeremy Cameron (GEEL) | $12,210 | 79.1 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Zac Williams (CARL) | $9,410 | 65.6 | 7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $13,100 | 84.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Mark Blicavs (GEEL) | $9,330 | 62 | 6.6 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Blues vs Cats Round 15 teams, consider starting with a value player like Matthew Kennedy. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Sam Walsh is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Oisin Mullin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brodie Kemp is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Blues vs Cats slate closes at 7:40pm AEST on Friday. ENTER NOW!
As with all AFL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven AFL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the AFL Blues vs Cats Round 15 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Carlton vs Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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