AFL Dockers vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2024
Last updated: Jul 21, 2024, 4:32AM | Published: Jul 17, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Demons Round 19 DFS contest kicks off at 3:20pm AEST on July 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs Melbourne match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Caleb Serong (FRE, MID) | $15,090 | 100 | 6.6 |
| Value | Michael Walters (FRE, FWD) | $6,000 | 48.2 | 8 |
| Fade | Jaeger O'Meara (FRE, MID) | $10,600 | 62 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Turner (MELB, FWD) | $6,000 | 47.8 | 8 |
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'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 refer to 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 | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $14,970 | 98.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Alex Pearce (FRE) | $6,000 | 45.9 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Trent Rivers (MELB) | $14,840 | 88.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Andy Moniz-Wakefield (MELB) | $7,880 | 59.3 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Caleb Serong (FRE) | $15,090 | 100 | 6.6 |
| Value | Tom Sparrow (MELB) | $9,610 | 65.2 | 6.8 |
| Fade | Jaeger O'Meara (FRE) | $10,600 | 62 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Nat Fyfe (FRE) | $8,950 | 59.1 | 6.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $12,500 | 82.6 | 6.6 |
| Value | Michael Walters (FRE) | $6,000 | 48.2 | 8 |
| Fade | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $10,880 | 69.5 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Turner (MELB) | $6,000 | 47.8 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sean Darcy (FRE) | $14,040 | 88.3 | 6.3 |
| Value | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $12,500 | 82.6 | 6.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Dockers vs Demons Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Michael Walters. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Caleb Serong 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 Daniel Turner.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jaeger O'Meara is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Dockers vs Demons slate closes at 3:20pm 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 Dockers vs Demons Round 19 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 Fremantle vs Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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