AFL Cats vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2024
Last updated: Jul 20, 2024, 9:33AM | Published: Jul 17, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Cats vs Bulldogs Round 19 DFS contest commences at 7:32pm AEST on July 20, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB, MID) | $16,440 | 111 | 6.7 |
| Value | Nick Coffield (WB, DEF) | $6,000 | 58.6 | 9.8 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL, DEF) | $10,810 | 51.3 | 4.7 |
| Cheapie | Oliver Henry (GEEL, FWD) | $6,000 | 49 | 8.2 |
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 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 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 | Max Holmes (GEEL) | $15,070 | 97.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | Nick Coffield (WB) | $6,000 | 58.6 | 9.8 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL) | $10,810 | 51.3 | 4.7 |
| Cheapie | Buku Khamis (WB) | $6,000 | 49 | 8.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $16,440 | 111 | 6.7 |
| Value | Caleb Poulter (WB) | $8,250 | 64.6 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $12,140 | 74.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Ryley Sanders (WB) | $9,500 | 71.5 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gryan Miers (GEEL) | $12,470 | 87 | 7 |
| Value | Oliver Henry (GEEL) | $6,000 | 49 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $12,140 | 74.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Gary Rohan (GEEL) | $6,000 | 47.6 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $16,640 | 108.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Sam Darcy (WB) | $10,070 | 70.6 | 7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Cats vs Bulldogs Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Nick Coffield. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Marcus Bontempelli is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Oliver Henry.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lawson Humphries 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 Cats vs Bulldogs 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 Bulldogs Round 19 contest. 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 Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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