AFL Bombers vs Magpies Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2024
Last updated: Apr 25, 2024, 4:32AM | Published: Apr 23, 2024, 10:04AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bombers vs Magpies Round 7 DFS contest commences at 3:20pm AEST on April 25, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests or enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Essendon vs Collingwood match-up to help you make the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS, MID) | $16,760 | 113.4 | 6.8 |
| Value | Billy Frampton (COLL, DEF) | $6,190 | 47.5 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Jordan De Goey (COLL, MID) | $13,820 | 81.4 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Peter Wright (ESS, FWD) | $8,470 | 63.9 | 7.5 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 Martin (ESS) | $15,860 | 99.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Billy Frampton (COLL) | $6,190 | 47.5 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Will Hoskin-Elliott (COLL) | $10,100 | 60.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Quaynor (COLL) | $8,690 | 59.9 | 6.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $16,760 | 113.4 | 6.8 |
| Value | Darcy Parish (ESS) | $13,110 | 92.1 | 7 |
| Fade | Jordan De Goey (COLL) | $13,820 | 81.4 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Nik Cox (ESS) | $8,190 | 53.4 | 6.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ben Hobbs (ESS) | $10,690 | 71.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | Peter Wright (ESS) | $8,470 | 63.9 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Jake Stringer (ESS) | $10,410 | 63.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Langford (ESS) | $9,930 | 68.3 | 6.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $13,590 | 82.1 | 6 |
| Value | Sam Draper (ESS) | $7,480 | 54.1 | 7.2 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Bombers vs Magpies Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Billy Frampton. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Peter Wright.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jordan De Goey is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Bombers vs Magpies slate closes at 3:20pm 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 Bombers vs Magpies Round 7 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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