AFL Eagles vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 6, 2024
Last updated: Apr 20, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Apr 17, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Dockers Round 6 DFS contest kicks off at 8:10pm AEST on April 20, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests or enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 6.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Fremantle match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Caleb Serong (FRE, MID) | $17,420 | 105 | 6 |
| Value | Noah Long (WCE, FWD) | $6,000 | 48.3 | 8 |
| Fade | Jordan Clark (FRE, DEF) | $13,830 | 83.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jaeger O'Meara (FRE, MID) | $7,500 | 56.4 | 7.5 |
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'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 | Luke Ryan (FRE) | $15,120 | 97.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jayden Hunt (WCE) | $9,640 | 71.8 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $13,830 | 83.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Ethan Hughes (FRE) | $7,210 | 53.7 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Caleb Serong (FRE) | $17,420 | 105 | 6 |
| Value | Jaeger O'Meara (FRE) | $7,500 | 56.4 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Elliot Yeo (WCE) | $14,520 | 88.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Hunt (WCE) | $9,640 | 71.8 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $13,180 | 90.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Noah Long (WCE) | $6,000 | 48.3 | 8 |
| Fade | Nat Fyfe (FRE) | $10,900 | 67.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Brockman (WCE) | $6,000 | 44.4 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sean Darcy (FRE) | $12,800 | 100.2 | 7.8 |
| Value | Sean Darcy (FRE) | $12,800 | 100.2 | 7.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Eagles vs Dockers Round 6 teams, consider starting with a value player like Noah Long. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Caleb Serong 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 Jaeger O'Meara.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jordan Clark is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Eagles vs Dockers 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 Dockers Round 6 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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