AFL Demons vs Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2024
Last updated: Jul 7, 2024, 2:33AM | Published: Jul 3, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Demons vs Eagles Round 17 DFS contest kicks off at 1:10pm AEST on July 7, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne vs West Coast Eagles match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $17,230 | 113 | 6.6 |
| Value | Andy Moniz-Wakefield (MELB, DEF) | $7,000 | 58.6 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Trent Rivers (MELB, MID/DEF) | $13,170 | 80.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jack Hutchinson (WCE, FWD) | $6,000 | 45.3 | 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 | Liam Duggan (WCE) | $15,300 | 98.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Andy Moniz-Wakefield (MELB) | $7,000 | 58.6 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Trent Rivers (MELB) | $13,170 | 80.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Josh Rotham (WCE) | $6,000 | 45.5 | 7.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Liam Duggan (WCE) | $15,300 | 98.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Harley Reid (WCE) | $9,880 | 70.5 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Trent Rivers (MELB) | $13,170 | 80.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Liam Ryan (WCE) | $8,120 | 58 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jake Waterman (WCE) | $10,360 | 76.7 | 7.4 |
| Value | Jack Hutchinson (WCE) | $6,000 | 45.3 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Alex Neal-Bullen (MELB) | $11,960 | 73.6 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jack Darling (WCE) | $7,180 | 53.1 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $17,230 | 113 | 6.6 |
| Value | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $7,980 | 56.3 | 7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Demons vs Eagles Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Andy Moniz-Wakefield. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Gawn 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 Jack Hutchinson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Trent Rivers is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Demons vs Eagles slate closes at 1:10pm 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 Demons vs Eagles Round 17 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Melbourne vs West Coast Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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