AFL Bombers vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 22, 2024
Last updated: Aug 10, 2024, 8:32AM | Published: Aug 7, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bombers vs Suns Round 22 DFS contest kicks off at 7:30pm AEST on August 10, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 22.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Essendon vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS, MID) | $15,470 | 107.2 | 6.9 |
| Value | Ben McKay (ESS, DEF) | $6,000 | 53.8 | 9 |
| Fade | Alex Sexton (GC, DEF) | $12,030 | 76.1 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Will Graham (GC, MID) | $8,160 | 62 | 7.6 |
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 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 | Sam Flanders (GC) | $15,930 | 107.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Ben McKay (ESS) | $6,000 | 53.8 | 9 |
| Fade | Alex Sexton (GC) | $12,030 | 76.1 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Sam Clohesy (GC) | $7,950 | 57 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $15,470 | 107.2 | 6.9 |
| Value | Will Graham (GC) | $8,160 | 62 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Sam Durham (ESS) | $12,990 | 85.6 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Nik Cox (ESS) | $7,690 | 58.1 | 7.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nic Martin (ESS) | $14,620 | 102.3 | 7 |
| Value | Ben Hobbs (ESS) | $9,070 | 68.5 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Jake Stringer (ESS) | $10,390 | 68.6 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Lloyd Johnston (GC) | $6,000 | 44.9 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $14,870 | 97.6 | 6.6 |
| Value | Nick Bryan (ESS) | $8,520 | 59.9 | 7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Bombers vs Suns Round 22 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ben McKay. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zach Merrett is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Will Graham.
On the other hand, according to our model, Alex Sexton 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 Suns slate closes at 7:30pm 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 Suns Round 22 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Essendon vs Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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