AFL Crows vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2024
Last updated: May 2, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Crows vs Power Round 8 DFS contest commences at 7:33pm AEST on May 2, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 8.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you find the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT, MID) | $15,970 | 108.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Dylan Williams (PORT, DEF) | $7,080 | 60.5 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Jase Burgoyne (PORT, DEF/MID) | $10,810 | 63.9 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Jed McEntee (PORT, FWD) | $6,000 | 46.4 | 7.7 |
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'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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Dan Houston (PORT) | $14,100 | 94.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Dylan Williams (PORT) | $7,080 | 60.5 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $10,810 | 63.9 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (PORT) | $6,970 | 51.5 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT) | $15,970 | 108.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Travis Boak (PORT) | $9,810 | 71.1 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $10,810 | 63.9 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Josh Rachele (ADEL) | $9,880 | 68.9 | 7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Izak Rankine (ADEL) | $11,630 | 81.7 | 7 |
| Value | Jed McEntee (PORT) | $6,000 | 46.4 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Miles Bergman (PORT) | $11,260 | 72.9 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Willie Rioli (PORT) | $6,820 | 50 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reilly O'Brien (ADEL) | $12,500 | 84.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | Charlie Dixon (PORT) | $9,690 | 69 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Crows vs Power Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dylan Williams. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zak Butters 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 Jed McEntee.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jase Burgoyne is one of the worst 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 Power slate closes at 7:33pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Power Round 8 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 Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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