AFL Crows vs Saints Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2024
Last updated: Jul 13, 2024, 8:33AM | Published: Jul 10, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Crows vs Saints Round 18 DFS contest commences at 7:30pm AEST on July 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Crows vs St Kilda match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $15,890 | 113.2 | 7.1 |
| Value | Zac Taylor (ADEL, MID) | $6,000 | 60.9 | 10.1 |
| Fade | Lachlan Sholl (ADEL, MID) | $12,940 | 81 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Murphy (ADEL, FWD) | $6,000 | 59.9 | 10 |
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 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 | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $15,740 | 101.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Hugh Bond (ADEL) | $6,000 | 53.2 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Callum Wilkie (STK) | $10,840 | 70.2 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Dougal Howard (STK) | $6,000 | 49 | 8.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $15,740 | 101.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Zac Taylor (ADEL) | $6,000 | 60.9 | 10.1 |
| Fade | Lachlan Sholl (ADEL) | $12,940 | 81 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Zak Jones (STK) | $7,040 | 56.8 | 8.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Taylor Walker (ADEL) | $9,500 | 76.4 | 8 |
| Value | Lachlan Murphy (ADEL) | $6,000 | 59.9 | 10 |
| Fade | Ben Keays (ADEL) | $10,180 | 71.6 | 7 |
| Cheapie | Dan Butler (STK) | $6,610 | 54.7 | 8.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $15,890 | 113.2 | 7.1 |
| Value | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $15,890 | 113.2 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Crows vs Saints Round 18 teams, consider starting with a value player like Zac Taylor. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Rowan Marshall is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Lachlan Murphy.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lachlan Sholl 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 Saints slate closes at 7:30pm 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 Crows vs Saints Round 18 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 St Kilda prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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