AFL Cats vs Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2024
Last updated: Aug 24, 2024, 3:32AM | Published: Aug 21, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Cats vs Eagles Round 24 DFS contest commences at 1:45pm AEST on August 24, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Stewart (GEEL, MID/DEF) | $15,360 | 97.7 | 6.4 |
| Value | Clay Hall (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 53.8 | 9 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL, DEF) | $11,160 | 65.8 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Jack Williams (WCE, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 50.3 | 8.4 |
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'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 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 | Tom Stewart (GEEL) | $15,360 | 97.7 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jayden Hunt (WCE) | $9,170 | 70.9 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL) | $11,160 | 65.8 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Zach Tuohy (GEEL) | $8,700 | 64.9 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Stewart (GEEL) | $15,360 | 97.7 | 6.4 |
| Value | Clay Hall (WCE) | $6,000 | 53.8 | 9 |
| Fade | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $11,820 | 73.5 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Hunt (WCE) | $9,170 | 70.9 | 7.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jeremy Cameron (GEEL) | $13,440 | 85.1 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jack Williams (WCE) | $6,000 | 50.3 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $11,820 | 73.5 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Tyrell Dewar (WCE) | $6,000 | 45.7 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rhys Stanley (GEEL) | $9,470 | 71.2 | 7.5 |
| Value | Jack Williams (WCE) | $6,000 | 50.3 | 8.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Cats vs Eagles Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Clay Hall. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tom Stewart 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 Jack Williams.
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 Eagles slate closes at 1:45pm 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 Eagles Round 24 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 West Coast Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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