AFL Eagles vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview for Round 5, 2024
Last updated: Apr 14, 2024, 5:32AM | Published: Apr 10, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Tigers Round 5 DFS contest commences at 4:00pm AEST on April 14, 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 a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests or even enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 5.
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Cheat Sheet
We've reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Richmond match-up to help you make the best choices on the slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Short (RICH, DEF) | $12,840 | 97.6 | 7.6 |
| Value | Kane McAuliffe (RICH, MID) | $6,000 | 51.4 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Liam Baker (RICH, DEF/FWD) | $13,140 | 74 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Luke Edwards (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
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 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 | Jayden Short (RICH) | $12,840 | 97.6 | 7.6 |
| Value | Tylar Young (RICH) | $6,000 | 47.5 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Liam Baker (RICH) | $13,140 | 74 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Ben Miller (RICH) | $6,000 | 45.7 | 7.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim Kelly (WCE) | $14,340 | 97.5 | 6.8 |
| Value | Kane McAuliffe (RICH) | $6,000 | 51.4 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (RICH) | $14,770 | 88.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Luke Edwards (WCE) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dustin Martin (RICH) | $14,660 | 92.1 | 6.3 |
| Value | Noah Long (WCE) | $6,000 | 47.5 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Liam Baker (RICH) | $13,140 | 74 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Maurice Rioli (RICH) | $6,000 | 47.4 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Nankervis (RICH) | $15,620 | 97.1 | 6.2 |
| Value | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $10,310 | 72.9 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Eagles vs Tigers Round 5 team(s), consider starting with a value player like Kane McAuliffe. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayden Short 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 Luke Edwards.
On the other hand, according to our model, Liam Baker is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
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 Tigers Round 5 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Eagles vs Tigers slate closes at 4:00pm AEST on Sunday. ENTER NOW!
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