AFL Eagles vs Bombers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2024
Last updated: May 4, 2024, 9:33AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Bombers Round 8 DFS contest commences at 8:10pm AEST on May 4, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build 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 8.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Essendon match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS, MID) | $17,240 | 113.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Matt Guelfi (ESS, FWD) | $6,000 | 53.6 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Harley Reid (WCE, FWD/MID) | $11,080 | 66.2 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Noah Long (WCE, FWD) | $6,000 | 47.1 | 7.9 |
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 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 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 | Nic Martin (ESS) | $16,400 | 102.4 | 6.2 |
| Value | Liam Ryan (WCE) | $8,220 | 64.9 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Dyson Heppell (ESS) | $13,200 | 80.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Alex Witherden (WCE) | $8,760 | 68.5 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $17,240 | 113.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Dom Sheed (WCE) | $11,010 | 88 | 8 |
| Fade | Harley Reid (WCE) | $11,080 | 66.2 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Luke Edwards (WCE) | $6,000 | 47 | 7.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jye Caldwell (ESS) | $13,120 | 87 | 6.6 |
| Value | Matt Guelfi (ESS) | $6,000 | 53.6 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Harley Reid (WCE) | $11,080 | 66.2 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Noah Long (WCE) | $6,000 | 47.1 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $8,960 | 60.6 | 6.8 |
| Value | Todd Goldstein (ESS) | $7,300 | 52.8 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Eagles vs Bombers Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Matt Guelfi. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zach Merrett is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Noah Long.
On the other hand, according to our model, Harley Reid is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Eagles vs Bombers slate closes at 8:10pm 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 Eagles vs Bombers Round 8 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 West Coast Eagles vs Essendon prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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