AFL Bombers vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2024
Last updated: May 11, 2024, 6:32AM | Published: May 8, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bombers vs Giants Round 9 DFS contest kicks off at 4:35pm AEST on May 11, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 Essendon vs GWS GIANTS match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS, MID) | $16,380 | 113.5 | 6.9 |
| Value | Nick Hind (ESS, FWD/DEF) | $6,000 | 64.1 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Finn Callaghan (GWS, MID) | $12,620 | 74.4 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Nick Haynes (GWS, DEF) | $9,070 | 78.7 | 8.7 |
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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $14,760 | 104.3 | 7.1 |
| Value | Nick Hind (ESS) | $6,000 | 64.1 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Connor Idun (GWS) | $10,520 | 64.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Nick Haynes (GWS) | $9,070 | 78.7 | 8.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $16,380 | 113.5 | 6.9 |
| Value | Jade Gresham (ESS) | $8,050 | 59 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Finn Callaghan (GWS) | $12,620 | 74.4 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Jake Stringer (ESS) | $9,310 | 66 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jye Caldwell (ESS) | $13,610 | 87.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Nick Hind (ESS) | $6,000 | 64.1 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Kyle Langford (ESS) | $10,610 | 69.4 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Jones (GWS) | $7,070 | 55.6 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $12,770 | 78.2 | 6.1 |
| Value | Peter Wright (ESS) | $8,330 | 59.9 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Bombers vs Giants Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Nick Hind. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zach Merrett 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 Nick Haynes.
On the other hand, according to our model, Finn Callaghan 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 Bombers vs Giants slate closes at 4:35pm 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 Bombers vs Giants Round 9 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 Essendon vs GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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