AFL Cats vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Preliminary Finals, 2024
Last updated: Sep 21, 2024, 6:32AM | Published: Sep 18, 2024, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Cats vs Lions Preliminary Finals DFS contest begins at 5:15pm AEST on September 21, 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 a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dayne Zorko (BL, DEF) | $15,670 | 101.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Brad Close (GEEL, FWD) | $6,780 | 51 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Josh Dunkley (BL, MID) | $15,490 | 95 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jake Kolodjashnij (GEEL, DEF) | $8,240 | 62 | 7.5 |
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 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options refer to 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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $15,670 | 101.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jake Kolodjashnij (GEEL) | $8,240 | 62 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Max Holmes (GEEL) | $14,330 | 92.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Henry (GEEL) | $7,770 | 57.5 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hugh McCluggage (BL) | $15,030 | 97.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jaspa Fletcher (BL) | $7,380 | 54.5 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Josh Dunkley (BL) | $15,490 | 95 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Zac Bailey (BL) | $9,520 | 69.1 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jeremy Cameron (GEEL) | $12,880 | 89.3 | 6.9 |
| Value | Brad Close (GEEL) | $6,780 | 51 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Joe Daniher (BL) | $11,180 | 71.1 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Oliver Henry (GEEL) | $7,840 | 58.3 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Oscar McInerney (BL) | $14,080 | 92.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Shannon Neale (GEEL) | $7,910 | 59.1 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Cats vs Lions Preliminary Finals teams, consider starting with a value player like Brad Close. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dayne Zorko 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 Jake Kolodjashnij.
On the other hand, according to our model, Josh Dunkley is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Cats vs Lions slate closes at 5:15pm 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 Lions Preliminary Finals 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 Brisbane Lions prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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