AFL Cats vs Bombers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2024
Last updated: Jun 29, 2024, 9:33AM | Published: Jun 26, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Cats vs Bombers Round 16 DFS contest kicks off at 7:32pm AEST on June 29, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create 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 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Geelong Cats vs Essendon 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) | $16,070 | 108.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Ben McKay (ESS, DEF) | $6,000 | 47.6 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Sam Durham (ESS, MID) | $13,410 | 80.9 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Gary Rohan (GEEL, FWD) | $6,000 | 46 | 7.7 |
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 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 | Nic Martin (ESS) | $15,590 | 107.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | Ben McKay (ESS) | $6,000 | 47.6 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Jordan Ridley (ESS) | $13,640 | 85.8 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jack Henry (GEEL) | $6,000 | 44.1 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $16,070 | 108.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jake Stringer (ESS) | $10,030 | 73.5 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Sam Durham (ESS) | $13,410 | 80.9 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Mitch Knevitt (GEEL) | $7,200 | 51.3 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nic Martin (ESS) | $15,590 | 107.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | Gary Rohan (GEEL) | $6,000 | 46 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Jeremy Cameron (GEEL) | $12,560 | 79.9 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Shannon Neale (GEEL) | $6,970 | 52.4 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Wright (ESS) | $9,800 | 63.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Shannon Neale (GEEL) | $6,970 | 52.4 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Cats vs Bombers Round 16 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 Gary Rohan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sam Durham is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Cats vs Bombers slate closes at 7:32pm 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 Cats vs Bombers Round 16 contest. 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 Geelong Cats vs Essendon prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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