AFL Blues vs Magpies Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2024
Last updated: May 3, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Magpies Round 8 DFS contest kicks off at 7:40pm AEST on May 3, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 8.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Carlton vs Collingwood match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL, MID) | $16,650 | 103.9 | 6.2 |
| Value | Harvey Harrison (COLL, FWD) | $6,000 | 54 | 9 |
| Fade | Patrick Cripps (CARL, MID) | $15,680 | 99.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Oleg Markov (COLL, DEF) | $7,160 | 58.2 | 8.1 |
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'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 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 | Nick Daicos (COLL) | $15,630 | 99.1 | 6.3 |
| Value | Oleg Markov (COLL) | $7,160 | 58.2 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Zac Williams (CARL) | $10,690 | 70.7 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Jack Crisp (COLL) | $9,910 | 72.3 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL) | $16,650 | 103.9 | 6.2 |
| Value | Jack Crisp (COLL) | $9,910 | 72.3 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Patrick Cripps (CARL) | $15,680 | 99.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Steele Sidebottom (COLL) | $8,990 | 64.4 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry McKay (CARL) | $12,990 | 82.5 | 6.4 |
| Value | Harvey Harrison (COLL) | $6,000 | 54 | 9 |
| Fade | Charlie Curnow (CARL) | $12,430 | 80.4 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Corey Durdin (CARL) | $6,180 | 45.9 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $12,590 | 81.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Mason Cox (COLL) | $8,430 | 56.1 | 6.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Blues vs Magpies Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Harvey Harrison. 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 Oleg Markov.
On the other hand, according to our model, Patrick Cripps 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 Magpies 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 Magpies Round 8 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Carlton vs Collingwood prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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