AFL Cats vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2024
Last updated: May 25, 2024, 6:32AM | Published: May 22, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Cats vs Giants Round 11 DFS contest kicks off at 4:35pm AEST on May 25, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 11.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Geelong Cats vs GWS GIANTS match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Green (GWS, MID) | $15,950 | 104.6 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jake Kolodjashnij (GEEL, DEF) | $6,000 | 47.3 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Max Holmes (GEEL, MID/DEF) | $15,380 | 91.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Zach Tuohy (GEEL, MID/DEF) | $8,490 | 66.5 | 7.8 |
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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $14,870 | 101.4 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jake Kolodjashnij (GEEL) | $6,000 | 47.3 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Max Holmes (GEEL) | $15,380 | 91.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Zach Tuohy (GEEL) | $8,490 | 66.5 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Green (GWS) | $15,950 | 104.6 | 6.6 |
| Value | Zach Tuohy (GEEL) | $8,490 | 66.5 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Max Holmes (GEEL) | $15,380 | 91.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Mark Blicavs (GEEL) | $8,910 | 66.2 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gryan Miers (GEEL) | $13,530 | 87.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Aaron Cadman (GWS) | $6,000 | 45.1 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Jeremy Cameron (GEEL) | $12,640 | 79.1 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $8,830 | 65.1 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $12,630 | 79.2 | 6.3 |
| Value | Aaron Cadman (GWS) | $6,000 | 45.1 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Cats vs Giants Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jake Kolodjashnij. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tom Green 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 Zach Tuohy.
On the other hand, according to our model, Max Holmes is one of the worst 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 Giants 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 Giants Round 11 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 GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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