AFL Eagles vs Saints Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 12, 2024
Last updated: Jun 1, 2024, 6:32AM | Published: May 29, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Saints Round 12 DFS contest kicks off at 4:35pm AEST on June 1, 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 a must 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 12.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs St Kilda match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $16,410 | 115.6 | 7 |
| Value | Dom Sheed (WCE, MID) | $6,030 | 70 | 11.6 |
| Fade | Paddy Dow (STK, MID) | $11,360 | 67.3 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Sebastian Ross (STK, MID) | $8,990 | 75.1 | 8.4 |
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 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 | Liam Duggan (WCE) | $15,040 | 99.6 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jamaine Jones (WCE) | $8,010 | 62.5 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Riley Bonner (STK) | $13,620 | 85.8 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Campbell Chesser (WCE) | $6,000 | 44 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Steele (STK) | $15,930 | 106.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Dom Sheed (WCE) | $6,030 | 70 | 11.6 |
| Fade | Paddy Dow (STK) | $11,360 | 67.3 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Sebastian Ross (STK) | $8,990 | 75.1 | 8.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamie Cripps (WCE) | $9,660 | 72.2 | 7.5 |
| Value | Liam Ryan (WCE) | $7,200 | 58.6 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilson (STK) | $11,530 | 70.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jamaine Jones (WCE) | $8,010 | 62.5 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $16,410 | 115.6 | 7 |
| Value | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $16,410 | 115.6 | 7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Eagles vs Saints Round 12 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dom Sheed. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Rowan Marshall 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 Sebastian Ross.
On the other hand, according to our model, Paddy Dow is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Eagles vs Saints slate closes at 4:35pm 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 Saints Round 12 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 St Kilda prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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