AFL Eagles vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2024
Last updated: Aug 2, 2024, 9:33AM | Published: Jul 31, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Suns Round 21 DFS contest commences at 8:30pm AEST on August 2, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC, DEF/MID) | $16,900 | 111 | 6.6 |
| Value | Clay Hall (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 47.3 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Bailey J. Williams (WCE, RK) | $10,310 | 63.5 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jack Darling (WCE, FWD) | $7,160 | 56.3 | 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 | Sam Flanders (GC) | $16,900 | 111 | 6.6 |
| Value | Brady Hough (WCE) | $9,110 | 66.5 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Tom Cole (WCE) | $10,540 | 65 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Harry Edwards (WCE) | $6,000 | 42.3 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $16,900 | 111 | 6.6 |
| Value | Clay Hall (WCE) | $6,000 | 47.3 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Jayden Hunt (WCE) | $11,180 | 69.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Clohesy (GC) | $8,740 | 60.6 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Weller (GC) | $12,010 | 78.8 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jack Darling (WCE) | $7,160 | 56.3 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Harley Reid (WCE) | $10,530 | 73.5 | 7 |
| Cheapie | Tyrell Dewar (WCE) | $6,000 | 46.9 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $14,620 | 92.8 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jack Williams (WCE) | $7,150 | 45.4 | 6.4 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Eagles vs Suns Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Clay Hall. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Sam Flanders is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jack Darling.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bailey J. Williams is one of the lowest 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 Suns slate closes at 8:30pm AEST on Friday. 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 Suns Round 21 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 Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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