AFL Demons vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2024
Last updated: May 4, 2024, 9:33AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Demons vs Cats Round 8 DFS contest commences at 7:34pm AEST on May 4, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in building 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 Melbourne vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $17,780 | 117.6 | 6.6 |
| Value | Tom Atkins (GEEL, DEF/MID) | $8,860 | 67.9 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Steven May (MELB, DEF) | $12,890 | 75.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Jake Kolodjashnij (GEEL, DEF) | $6,000 | 45.5 | 7.6 |
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 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 | Tom Stewart (GEEL) | $13,750 | 93.9 | 6.8 |
| Value | Tom Atkins (GEEL) | $8,860 | 67.9 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Steven May (MELB) | $12,890 | 75.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Jake Kolodjashnij (GEEL) | $6,000 | 45.5 | 7.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian Petracca (MELB) | $15,130 | 95.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Tom Atkins (GEEL) | $8,860 | 67.9 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Jack Bowes (GEEL) | $12,070 | 73.3 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $8,860 | 64.6 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gryan Miers (GEEL) | $13,340 | 85.4 | 6.4 |
| Value | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $8,860 | 64.6 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Jeremy Cameron (GEEL) | $13,110 | 78.5 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Brad Close (GEEL) | $8,040 | 57.8 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $17,780 | 117.6 | 6.6 |
| Value | Rhys Stanley (GEEL) | $9,210 | 64.1 | 7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Demons vs Cats Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Atkins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Gawn 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, Steven May is one of the lowest 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 Demons vs Cats slate closes at 7:34pm 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 Demons vs Cats 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 Melbourne vs Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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