AFL Eagles vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2024
Last updated: Jun 30, 2024, 6:32AM | Published: Jun 26, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Hawks Round 16 DFS contest begins at 4:40pm AEST on June 30, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Hawthorn match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elliot Yeo (WCE, MID) | $15,280 | 95.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Bailey J. Williams (WCE, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 57.3 | 9.5 |
| Fade | Jai Newcombe (HAW, MID) | $13,960 | 86.1 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Hunt (WCE, MID/DEF) | $6,000 | 54.8 | 9.1 |
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 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 | Liam Duggan (WCE) | $14,690 | 94.3 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jayden Hunt (WCE) | $6,000 | 54.8 | 9.1 |
| Fade | James Sicily (HAW) | $14,350 | 91.3 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Josh Rotham (WCE) | $6,000 | 44.9 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elliot Yeo (WCE) | $15,280 | 95.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Jayden Hunt (WCE) | $6,000 | 54.8 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Jai Newcombe (HAW) | $13,960 | 86.1 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | James Worpel (HAW) | $9,640 | 70.9 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $13,120 | 84.3 | 6.4 |
| Value | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $6,000 | 57.3 | 9.5 |
| Fade | Jack Ginnivan (HAW) | $10,550 | 68.5 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Jack Darling (WCE) | $7,650 | 55.8 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $13,110 | 86.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $6,000 | 57.3 | 9.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Eagles vs Hawks Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bailey J. Williams. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Elliot Yeo is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jayden Hunt.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jai Newcombe is one of the lowest 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 Hawks 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 Hawks Round 16 contest. 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 Hawthorn prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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