AFL Bulldogs vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2024
Last updated: May 5, 2024, 5:33AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bulldogs vs Hawks Round 8 DFS contest kicks off at 4:00pm AEST on May 5, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 8.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB, RK) | $16,060 | 105.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Charlie Clarke (WB, FWD) | $6,000 | 50.1 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Jack Scrimshaw (HAW, DEF) | $11,740 | 71.3 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Calsher Dear (HAW, FWD) | $6,000 | 45.1 | 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 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 | Bailey Dale (WB) | $14,800 | 90.7 | 6.1 |
| Value | Blake Hardwick (HAW) | $8,820 | 63.7 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Jack Scrimshaw (HAW) | $11,740 | 71.3 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Josh Weddle (HAW) | $9,070 | 61.6 | 6.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $15,780 | 104.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Karl Amon (HAW) | $12,750 | 88.7 | 7 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $13,630 | 84.2 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Josh Ward (HAW) | $9,600 | 66 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $13,630 | 84.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Charlie Clarke (WB) | $6,000 | 50.1 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Aaron Naughton (WB) | $10,640 | 65.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Calsher Dear (HAW) | $6,000 | 45.1 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $16,060 | 105.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $10,700 | 77.1 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Bulldogs vs Hawks Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Charlie Clarke. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tim English is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Calsher Dear.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jack Scrimshaw 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 Bulldogs vs Hawks slate closes at 4:00pm 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 Hawks Round 8 slate. 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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For more on this game, dive into our full Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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