AFL Dockers vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2024
Last updated: Aug 25, 2024, 7:32AM | Published: Aug 21, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Power Round 24 DFS contest begins at 6:11pm AEST on August 25, 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT, MID) | $16,040 | 110.5 | 6.9 |
| Value | Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (PORT, DEF) | $6,000 | 53.6 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Matthew Johnson (FRE, MID) | $10,550 | 65.8 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Nat Fyfe (FRE, MID/FWD) | $7,580 | 64.1 | 8.5 |
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 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 | Luke Ryan (FRE) | $15,120 | 98.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (PORT) | $6,000 | 53.6 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Kane Farrell (PORT) | $12,390 | 80.3 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Lachie Jones (PORT) | $6,000 | 50 | 8.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT) | $16,040 | 110.5 | 6.9 |
| Value | Nat Fyfe (FRE) | $7,580 | 64.1 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Matthew Johnson (FRE) | $10,550 | 65.8 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Nathan O'Driscoll (FRE) | $7,580 | 62.7 | 8.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $13,820 | 93.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Nat Fyfe (FRE) | $7,580 | 64.1 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Mitch Georgiades (PORT) | $10,320 | 68.1 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Esava Ratugolea (PORT) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $11,620 | 77.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Dante Visentini (PORT) | $7,190 | 53.6 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Dockers vs Power Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Brandon Zerk-Thatcher. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zak Butters is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Nat Fyfe.
On the other hand, according to our model, Matthew Johnson is one of the lowest 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 Dockers vs Power slate closes at 6:11pm 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 Power Round 24 contest. 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 Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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