AFL Demons vs Magpies Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2024
Last updated: Aug 23, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Aug 21, 2024, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Demons vs Magpies Round 24 DFS contest begins at 7:40pm AEST on August 23, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne vs Collingwood match-up to help you find the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $16,060 | 107.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Joe Richards (COLL, FWD) | $7,080 | 62.1 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Josh Daicos (COLL, DEF/MID) | $14,960 | 92.5 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Edward Allan (COLL, MID) | $6,000 | 51.1 | 8.5 |
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 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 | Josh Daicos (COLL) | $14,960 | 92.5 | 6.2 |
| Value | Adam Tomlinson (MELB) | $7,670 | 61.2 | 8 |
| Fade | Christian Salem (MELB) | $13,420 | 84.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Blake Howes (MELB) | $7,220 | 57.3 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL) | $16,180 | 102.4 | 6.3 |
| Value | Edward Allan (COLL) | $6,000 | 51.1 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Josh Daicos (COLL) | $14,960 | 92.5 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Lipinski (COLL) | $8,700 | 65.2 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alex Neal-Bullen (MELB) | $12,040 | 80.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Joe Richards (COLL) | $7,080 | 62.1 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Jeremy Howe (COLL) | $10,810 | 70.9 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Turner (MELB) | $6,000 | 50.7 | 8.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,060 | 107.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jacob van Rooyen (MELB) | $8,320 | 64.1 | 7.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Demons vs Magpies Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Joe Richards. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Edward Allan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Josh Daicos is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Demons vs Magpies slate closes at 7:40pm AEST on Friday. 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 Magpies Round 24 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 Collingwood prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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