AFL Blues vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2024
Last updated: May 9, 2024, 9:33AM | Published: May 8, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Demons Round 9 DFS contest starts at 7:32pm AEST on May 9, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Carlton vs Melbourne match-up to help you make the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $17,260 | 118.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Daniel Turner (MELB, FWD) | $6,370 | 49.3 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Jake Lever (MELB, DEF) | $10,630 | 60.7 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Corey Durdin (CARL, FWD) | $6,200 | 46.2 | 7.4 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer the most "bang for your buck," meaning they are 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 highlight 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 | Nic Newman (CARL) | $13,240 | 86.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Blake Howes (MELB) | $8,530 | 63.9 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Jake Lever (MELB) | $10,630 | 60.7 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Jake Bowey (MELB) | $8,890 | 62.1 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL) | $16,280 | 104.7 | 6.4 |
| Value | Oliver Hollands (CARL) | $7,100 | 51.4 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Clayton Oliver (MELB) | $15,050 | 87.2 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Cottrell (CARL) | $7,830 | 55.1 | 7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry McKay (CARL) | $12,530 | 82.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Daniel Turner (MELB) | $6,370 | 49.3 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Jack Billings (MELB) | $10,970 | 65.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Corey Durdin (CARL) | $6,200 | 46.2 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $17,260 | 118.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jacob van Rooyen (MELB) | $7,580 | 54 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Blues vs Demons Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel Turner. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Gawn is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Corey Durdin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jake Lever is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Blues vs Demons slate closes at 7:32pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Demons Round 9 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 Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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