AFL Blues vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2024
Last updated: May 25, 2024, 3:32AM | Published: May 22, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Suns Round 11 DFS contest kicks off at 1:45pm AEST on May 25, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 11.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Carlton vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Noah Anderson (GC, MID) | $15,580 | 104.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jacob Weitering (CARL, DEF) | $9,780 | 78.3 | 8 |
| Fade | Nic Newman (CARL, DEF) | $14,680 | 89.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Ballard (GC, DEF) | $6,670 | 51.9 | 7.8 |
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 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) | $14,680 | 89.7 | 6.1 |
| Value | Jacob Weitering (CARL) | $9,780 | 78.3 | 8 |
| Fade | Brodie Kemp (CARL) | $10,090 | 65.5 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Ballard (GC) | $6,670 | 51.9 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Noah Anderson (GC) | $15,580 | 104.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Oliver Hollands (CARL) | $7,230 | 52.3 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Matthew Kennedy (CARL) | $13,310 | 81.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Lachie Fogarty (CARL) | $8,410 | 60 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Kennedy (CARL) | $13,310 | 81.6 | 6.1 |
| Value | Jack Lukosius (GC) | $9,980 | 74.8 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Harry McKay (CARL) | $11,980 | 80.5 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Zac Williams (CARL) | $9,420 | 69.4 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $14,880 | 96.6 | 6.5 |
| Value | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $10,930 | 73.9 | 6.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Blues vs Suns Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jacob Weitering. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Noah Anderson is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Charlie Ballard.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nic Newman is one of the worst 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 Suns slate closes at 1:45pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Suns Round 11 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 Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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