AFL Dockers vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2024
Last updated: May 10, 2024, 10:32AM | Published: May 8, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Swans Round 9 DFS contest begins at 8:33pm AEST on May 10, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs Sydney Swans match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD, MID) | $15,770 | 109.8 | 7 |
| Value | Sam Wicks (SYD, FWD) | $6,000 | 50.8 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Will Hayward (SYD, FWD) | $10,280 | 60.8 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Francis (SYD, DEF) | $6,400 | 51.9 | 8.1 |
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 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 | Luke Ryan (FRE) | $15,400 | 95.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Aaron Francis (SYD) | $6,400 | 51.9 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Oliver Florent (SYD) | $12,650 | 77.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Harry Cunningham (SYD) | $8,190 | 58.5 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD) | $15,770 | 109.8 | 7 |
| Value | Tom Papley (SYD) | $9,100 | 65.7 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Nat Fyfe (FRE) | $12,000 | 72.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | James Jordon (SYD) | $9,760 | 68.2 | 7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $15,820 | 107.5 | 6.8 |
| Value | Sam Wicks (SYD) | $6,000 | 50.8 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Will Hayward (SYD) | $10,280 | 60.8 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Tom Papley (SYD) | $9,100 | 65.7 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $15,020 | 91.2 | 6.1 |
| Value | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $10,720 | 79.2 | 7.4 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Dockers vs Swans Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Sam Wicks. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Errol Gulden 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 Aaron Francis.
On the other hand, according to our model, Will Hayward is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Dockers vs Swans slate closes at 8:33pm 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 Dockers vs Swans Round 9 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 Sydney Swans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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