AFL Blues vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2024
Last updated: Jul 26, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Jul 24, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Power Round 20 DFS contest starts at 7:40pm AEST on July 26, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Carlton vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT, MID) | $15,440 | 105.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Willie Rioli (PORT, FWD) | $7,940 | 60.9 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Logan Evans (PORT, DEF) | $11,580 | 59.4 | 5.1 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Weitering (CARL, DEF) | $8,880 | 67.4 | 7.6 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Nic Newman (CARL) | $14,080 | 94.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jacob Weitering (CARL) | $8,880 | 67.4 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Logan Evans (PORT) | $11,580 | 59.4 | 5.1 |
| Cheapie | Lewis Young (CARL) | $8,060 | 56.7 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT) | $15,440 | 105.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Matthew Kennedy (CARL) | $11,260 | 81.2 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $11,860 | 71.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Lachie Fogarty (CARL) | $7,890 | 56.3 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $12,030 | 85 | 7.1 |
| Value | Willie Rioli (PORT) | $7,940 | 60.9 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Elijah Hollands (CARL) | $11,010 | 69.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Owies (CARL) | $7,280 | 52.5 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $12,010 | 78.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | Charlie Dixon (PORT) | $9,310 | 62.8 | 6.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Blues vs Power Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Willie Rioli. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zak Butters is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jacob Weitering.
On the other hand, according to our model, Logan Evans is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Blues vs Power 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 Power Round 20 slate. 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 Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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