AFL Demons vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 22, 2024
Last updated: Aug 10, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Aug 7, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Demons vs Power Round 22 DFS contest begins at 7:32pm AEST on August 10, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 22.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $15,790 | 108.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | Blake Howes (MELB, DEF) | $6,000 | 52.7 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Logan Evans (PORT, DEF) | $10,470 | 58.3 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Marty Hore (MELB, DEF) | $6,250 | 53.1 | 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 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 | Dan Houston (PORT) | $14,410 | 94.8 | 6.6 |
| Value | Blake Howes (MELB) | $6,000 | 52.7 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Logan Evans (PORT) | $10,470 | 58.3 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Marty Hore (MELB) | $6,250 | 53.1 | 8.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT) | $15,780 | 106.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Koltyn Tholstrup (MELB) | $7,000 | 52.7 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Travis Boak (PORT) | $12,290 | 76.9 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Tom Sparrow (MELB) | $9,670 | 66.8 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $13,010 | 86.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Daniel Turner (MELB) | $6,000 | 47.9 | 8 |
| Fade | Travis Boak (PORT) | $12,290 | 76.9 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Francis Evans (PORT) | $7,230 | 55.2 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $15,790 | 108.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | Max Gawn (MELB) | $15,790 | 108.9 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Demons vs Power Round 22 teams, consider starting with a value player like Blake Howes. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Marty Hore.
On the other hand, according to our model, Logan Evans is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Demons vs Power slate closes at 7:32pm 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 Power Round 22 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Melbourne vs Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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