AFL Cats vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2024
Last updated: Jul 6, 2024, 6:33AM | Published: Jul 3, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Cats vs Hawks Round 17 DFS contest starts at 4:35pm AEST on July 6, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Geelong Cats vs Hawthorn match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Holmes (GEEL, MID/DEF) | $15,160 | 97.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Luke Breust (HAW, FWD) | $6,000 | 51.9 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Jai Newcombe (HAW, MID) | $14,240 | 87.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Gary Rohan (GEEL, FWD) | $6,000 | 48 | 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 | Max Holmes (GEEL) | $15,160 | 97.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Mitch Duncan (GEEL) | $11,710 | 85.2 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Tom Stewart (GEEL) | $13,220 | 85.7 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Blake Hardwick (HAW) | $9,320 | 65.9 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Holmes (GEEL) | $15,160 | 97.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Cam Mackenzie (HAW) | $8,370 | 58.6 | 7 |
| Fade | Jai Newcombe (HAW) | $14,240 | 87.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Zach Tuohy (GEEL) | $9,180 | 62.9 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $14,140 | 88.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Luke Breust (HAW) | $6,000 | 51.9 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Jeremy Cameron (GEEL) | $12,470 | 77.6 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Gary Rohan (GEEL) | $6,000 | 48 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $13,510 | 89.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Shannon Neale (GEEL) | $7,200 | 51.3 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Cats vs Hawks Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Luke Breust. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Holmes 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 Gary Rohan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jai Newcombe is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Cats vs Hawks 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 Hawks Round 17 slate. 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 Hawthorn prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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