AFL Eagles vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2024
Last updated: Jul 14, 2024, 6:32AM | Published: Jul 10, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Lions Round 18 DFS contest starts at 4:40pm AEST on July 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Dunkley (BL, MID) | $17,190 | 110.3 | 6.4 |
| Value | Shadeau Brain (BL, DEF) | $6,000 | 49 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Lachie Neale (BL, MID) | $16,080 | 100.1 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jack Hutchinson (WCE, FWD) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 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'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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $16,810 | 107.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Shadeau Brain (BL) | $6,000 | 49 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Conor McKenna (BL) | $10,250 | 66.4 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Hunt (WCE) | $7,700 | 56.8 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Dunkley (BL) | $17,190 | 110.3 | 6.4 |
| Value | Reuben Ginbey (WCE) | $7,880 | 59.7 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Lachie Neale (BL) | $16,080 | 100.1 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Liam Ryan (WCE) | $7,750 | 58 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joe Daniher (BL) | $13,170 | 85.6 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jack Hutchinson (WCE) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Eric Hipwood (BL) | $10,810 | 69.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jake Waterman (WCE) | $9,540 | 75.1 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joe Daniher (BL) | $13,170 | 85.6 | 6.5 |
| Value | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $8,020 | 56.6 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Eagles vs Lions Round 18 teams, consider starting with a value player like Shadeau Brain. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Josh Dunkley 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 Jack Hutchinson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lachie Neale is one of the worst 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 Lions 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 Lions Round 18 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 West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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