AFL Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2024
Last updated: Aug 2, 2024, 8:33AM | Published: Jul 31, 2024, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Friday Round 21 DFS contest starts at 7:15pm AEST on August 2, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate 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 21.
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Draftstars' AFL Friday slate features these match-ups:
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Treloar (WB, MID) | $17,010 | 111.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jack Darling (WCE, FWD) | $7,160 | 56.3 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Bailey J. Williams (WCE, RK) | $10,310 | 63.5 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Clay Hall (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 47.3 | 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'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 | Sam Flanders (GC) | $16,900 | 111 | 6.6 |
| Value | Nick Coffield (WB) | $7,200 | 56.4 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Tom Cole (WCE) | $10,540 | 65 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Williams (WB) | $9,120 | 70 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Treloar (WB) | $17,010 | 111.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Clay Hall (WCE) | $6,000 | 47.3 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Jayden Hunt (WCE) | $11,180 | 69.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Poulter (WB) | $8,470 | 65.7 | 7.8 |
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 | Alex Neal-Bullen (MELB) | $11,730 | 76.5 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Taj Woewodin (MELB) | $6,000 | 44.9 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $15,280 | 106.3 | 7 |
| Value | Sam Darcy (WB) | $10,300 | 72.4 | 7 |
| Fade | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $10,310 | 63.5 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Petty (MELB) | $7,240 | 49.7 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Friday Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Darling. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Adam Treloar is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Clay Hall.
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 building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Friday slate closes at 7:15pm 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 Friday Round 21 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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