AFL Eagles vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2024
Last updated: Aug 18, 2024, 6:32AM | Published: Aug 14, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Blues Round 23 DFS contest kicks off at 4:40pm AEST on August 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Carlton match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL, MID) | $15,840 | 102.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jaxon Binns (CARL, MID) | $6,000 | 62.8 | 10.5 |
| Fade | Matthew Kennedy (CARL, MID) | $13,920 | 84.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Tyrell Dewar (WCE, FWD) | $6,000 | 47.1 | 7.8 |
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 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 | Nic Newman (CARL) | $15,730 | 101.3 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jayden Hunt (WCE) | $9,210 | 69.8 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Mitch McGovern (CARL) | $10,990 | 70.2 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Alex Witherden (WCE) | $9,220 | 67.9 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL) | $15,840 | 102.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jaxon Binns (CARL) | $6,000 | 62.8 | 10.5 |
| Fade | Matthew Kennedy (CARL) | $13,920 | 84.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Hunt (WCE) | $9,210 | 69.8 | 7.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elijah Hollands (CARL) | $11,910 | 75.5 | 6.3 |
| Value | Tyrell Dewar (WCE) | $6,000 | 47.1 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Jamie Cripps (WCE) | $10,480 | 71.1 | 6.8 |
| Cheapie | Jack Carroll (CARL) | $6,000 | 45.3 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $10,060 | 67.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Marc Pittonet (CARL) | $9,340 | 66.8 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Eagles vs Blues Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jaxon Binns. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Sam Walsh 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 Tyrell Dewar.
On the other hand, according to our model, Matthew Kennedy is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Eagles vs Blues slate closes at 4:40pm 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 Eagles vs Blues Round 23 slate. 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 West Coast Eagles vs Carlton prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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