AFL Demons vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview for Round 5, 2024
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Apr 10, 2024, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Demons vs Lions Round 5 DFS contest commences at 7:33pm AEST on April 11, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests or enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 5.
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Cheat Sheet
We have reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you pick out the best selections on the slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $16,740 | 109.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | Koltyn Tholstrup (MELB, MID) | $6,000 | 48.4 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Lachie Neale (BL, MID) | $15,060 | 92.9 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Gardiner (BL, FWD/DEF) | $6,000 | 46.7 | 7.8 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is expected to score the most points across the entire 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 deemed less valuable due to a poor projected score relative to their salary. For those needing to fill their line-up while staying under the salary cap, "cheapie" options refer to undervalued players at lower price points.
Finally, 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) | $14,500 | 92.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Darcy Gardiner (BL) | $6,000 | 46.7 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Steven May (MELB) | $10,800 | 69.3 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Tom McDonald (MELB) | $7,480 | 55.5 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Dunkley (BL) | $15,740 | 106.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Koltyn Tholstrup (MELB) | $6,000 | 48.4 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Lachie Neale (BL) | $15,060 | 92.9 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Callum Ah Chee (BL) | $7,820 | 58.6 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joe Daniher (BL) | $12,040 | 83.2 | 6.9 |
| Value | Darcy Gardiner (BL) | $6,000 | 46.7 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Alex Neal-Bullen (MELB) | $10,900 | 69 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Callum Ah Chee (BL) | $7,820 | 58.6 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,740 | 109.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | Joe Daniher (BL) | $12,040 | 83.2 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Demons vs Lions Round 5 team(s), consider starting with a value player like Koltyn Tholstrup. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Darcy Gardiner.
Conversely, according to our model, Lachie Neale is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
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 Lions Round 5 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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