AFL Bulldogs vs Kangaroos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2024
Last updated: Aug 18, 2024, 2:32AM | Published: Aug 14, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bulldogs vs Kangaroos Round 23 DFS contest commences at 1:10pm AEST on August 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC, RK) | $18,210 | 118.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Robert Hansen Jr (NMFC, FWD) | $6,000 | 47.1 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Tom Powell (NMFC, MID/DEF) | $13,430 | 83.6 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Liam Shiels (NMFC, MID) | $8,030 | 61.3 | 7.6 |
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 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 | Colby McKercher (NMFC) | $14,680 | 92.3 | 6.3 |
| Value | Kallan Dawson (NMFC) | $6,140 | 45.2 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Tom Powell (NMFC) | $13,430 | 83.6 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Buku Khamis (WB) | $6,060 | 44.7 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Treloar (WB) | $16,070 | 109.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Liam Shiels (NMFC) | $8,030 | 61.3 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Tom Powell (NMFC) | $13,430 | 83.6 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Stephens (NMFC) | $8,230 | 59.8 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Darcy (WB) | $10,940 | 73.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Robert Hansen Jr (NMFC) | $6,000 | 47.1 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (WB) | $10,400 | 67.8 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan McNeil (WB) | $7,190 | 53.6 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $18,210 | 118.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Brynn Teakle (NMFC) | $6,990 | 51.2 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Bulldogs vs Kangaroos Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Robert Hansen Jr. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tristan Xerri 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 Liam Shiels.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom Powell is one of the lowest 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 Bulldogs vs Kangaroos slate closes at 1:10pm 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 Kangaroos Round 23 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 North Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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