AFL Bulldogs vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2024
Last updated: Aug 25, 2024, 2:32AM | Published: Aug 21, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bulldogs vs Giants Round 24 DFS contest begins at 12:34pm AEST on August 25, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Western Bulldogs vs GWS GIANTS match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $16,550 | 114.4 | 6.9 |
| Value | Sam Taylor (GWS, DEF) | $6,290 | 52.4 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Kieren Briggs (GWS, RK) | $14,960 | 96 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Buckley (GWS, DEF) | $6,940 | 57.6 | 8.3 |
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 are 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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $16,550 | 114.4 | 6.9 |
| Value | Sam Taylor (GWS) | $6,290 | 52.4 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Bailey Dale (WB) | $13,900 | 91 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Jack Buckley (GWS) | $6,940 | 57.6 | 8.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Treloar (WB) | $16,420 | 110.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | Nick Haynes (GWS) | $9,560 | 76.2 | 8 |
| Fade | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $16,650 | 107.8 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Callan Ward (GWS) | $9,200 | 73.8 | 8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Darcy (WB) | $12,120 | 80.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Aaron Cadman (GWS) | $6,210 | 47.5 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Jesse Hogan (GWS) | $11,860 | 78.5 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Naughton (WB) | $9,100 | 69.2 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $15,380 | 104.2 | 6.8 |
| Value | Aaron Cadman (GWS) | $6,210 | 47.5 | 7.6 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Bulldogs vs Giants Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Sam Taylor. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachie Whitfield is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jack Buckley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kieren Briggs is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Bulldogs vs Giants slate closes at 12:34pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Bulldogs vs Giants Round 24 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 Western Bulldogs vs GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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