AFL Crows vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2024
Last updated: May 12, 2024, 5:32AM | Published: May 8, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Crows vs Lions Round 9 DFS contest kicks off at 4:00pm AEST on May 12, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Crows vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL, MID) | $16,030 | 107.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Ned McHenry (ADEL, FWD) | $6,000 | 53.1 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Mark Keane (ADEL, DEF) | $10,520 | 58.9 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Reville (BL, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 50.7 | 8.4 |
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'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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $15,980 | 97.2 | 6.1 |
| Value | Brodie Smith (ADEL) | $10,470 | 75.4 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Mark Keane (ADEL) | $10,520 | 58.9 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Curtin (ADEL) | $6,000 | 42.2 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $16,030 | 107.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Bruce Reville (BL) | $6,000 | 50.7 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Lachie Neale (BL) | $15,300 | 88.2 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Brayden Cook (ADEL) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Izak Rankine (ADEL) | $10,950 | 79.9 | 7.3 |
| Value | Ned McHenry (ADEL) | $6,000 | 53.1 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Joe Daniher (BL) | $12,610 | 78.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Reville (BL) | $6,000 | 50.7 | 8.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reilly O'Brien (ADEL) | $12,010 | 84.2 | 7 |
| Value | Oscar McInerney (BL) | $11,390 | 80.8 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Crows vs Lions Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ned McHenry. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jordan Dawson 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 Bruce Reville.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mark Keane 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 Crows vs Lions slate closes at 4:00pm 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 Lions Round 9 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 Brisbane Lions prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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