AFL Crows vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2024
Last updated: Jul 28, 2024, 5:32AM | Published: Jul 24, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Crows vs Hawks Round 20 DFS contest starts at 4:10pm AEST on July 28, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Crows vs Hawthorn match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rory Laird (ADEL, MID) | $15,760 | 103.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Hugh Bond (ADEL, DEF) | $6,000 | 49.1 | 8.2 |
| Fade | James Worpel (HAW, MID) | $13,090 | 76.7 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | James Borlase (ADEL, DEF) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 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 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 | James Sicily (HAW) | $14,190 | 93.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Hugh Bond (ADEL) | $6,000 | 49.1 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Blake Hardwick (HAW) | $10,340 | 65.5 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | James Borlase (ADEL) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rory Laird (ADEL) | $15,760 | 103.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Josh Ward (HAW) | $8,620 | 64.1 | 7.4 |
| Fade | James Worpel (HAW) | $13,090 | 76.7 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Zac Taylor (ADEL) | $9,000 | 64.9 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $14,020 | 90 | 6.4 |
| Value | Calsher Dear (HAW) | $6,000 | 47.4 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Blake Hardwick (HAW) | $10,340 | 65.5 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Taylor Walker (ADEL) | $9,550 | 72.1 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reilly O'Brien (ADEL) | $13,470 | 91.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $12,730 | 88.1 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Crows vs Hawks Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Hugh Bond. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Rory Laird 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 James Borlase.
On the other hand, according to our model, James Worpel is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Crows vs Hawks slate closes at 4:10pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Crows vs Hawks Round 20 contest. 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 Adelaide Crows vs Hawthorn prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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