AFL Cats vs Crows Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2024
Last updated: Aug 3, 2024, 6:32AM | Published: Jul 31, 2024, 10:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Cats vs Crows Round 21 DFS contest begins at 4:35pm AEST on August 3, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Geelong Cats vs Adelaide Crows match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Crouch (ADEL, MID) | $15,510 | 106.8 | 6.9 |
| Value | Hugh Bond (ADEL, DEF) | $6,000 | 49.3 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL, DEF) | $10,710 | 53.2 | 5 |
| Cheapie | Zac Taylor (ADEL, MID) | $8,040 | 65 | 8.1 |
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're 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 | Tom Stewart (GEEL) | $15,560 | 98.8 | 6.3 |
| Value | Hugh Bond (ADEL) | $6,000 | 49.3 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL) | $10,710 | 53.2 | 5 |
| Cheapie | Nick Murray (ADEL) | $6,000 | 45.7 | 7.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Crouch (ADEL) | $15,510 | 106.8 | 6.9 |
| Value | Zac Taylor (ADEL) | $8,040 | 65 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $11,440 | 72 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Sam Berry (ADEL) | $9,340 | 68.2 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gryan Miers (GEEL) | $12,490 | 84.9 | 6.8 |
| Value | Taylor Walker (ADEL) | $9,290 | 69.1 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $11,440 | 72 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Murphy (ADEL) | $8,110 | 57.9 | 7.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reilly O'Brien (ADEL) | $14,130 | 92.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Sam De Koning (GEEL) | $10,050 | 70.1 | 7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Cats vs Crows Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Hugh Bond. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Matt Crouch is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Zac Taylor.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lawson Humphries is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Cats vs Crows slate closes at 4:35pm 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 Crows Round 21 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 Geelong Cats vs Adelaide Crows prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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