AFL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2024
Last updated: Apr 25, 2024, 4:33AM | Published: Apr 23, 2024, 10:05AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Round 7 DFS contest starts at 3:20pm AEST on April 25, 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 essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests or even enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 7.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate features these games:
- Essendon vs Collingwood
- Port Adelaide vs St Kilda
- GWS GIANTS vs Brisbane Lions
- Geelong Cats vs Carlton
- North Melbourne vs Adelaide Crows
- Hawthorn vs Sydney Swans
- Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs
- Gold Coast SUNS vs West Coast Eagles
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the latest AFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more AFL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $16,490 | 118.8 | 7.2 |
| Value | Billy Dowling (ADEL, MID/FWD) | $6,000 | 62.3 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Oscar Allen (WCE, FWD) | $10,600 | 59 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Jaxon Binns (CARL, DEF) | $6,000 | 61.4 | 10.2 |
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'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 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 | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $17,200 | 114.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jaxon Binns (CARL) | $6,000 | 61.4 | 10.2 |
| Fade | Brodie Kemp (CARL) | $10,860 | 63.9 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Macpherson (GC) | $6,720 | 68.2 | 10.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $17,200 | 114.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Billy Dowling (ADEL) | $6,000 | 62.3 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Jake Soligo (ADEL) | $12,920 | 73.1 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Poulter (WB) | $6,000 | 61.5 | 10.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $16,710 | 109.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | Billy Dowling (ADEL) | $6,000 | 62.3 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Oscar Allen (WCE) | $10,600 | 59 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Joshua Bennetts (HAW) | $6,000 | 59.2 | 9.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $16,490 | 118.8 | 7.2 |
| Value | Max Knobel (FRE) | $6,000 | 57.7 | 9.6 |
| Fade | Ned Reeves (HAW) | $10,380 | 62.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Max Heath (STK) | $6,000 | 56.8 | 9.5 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Billy Dowling. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Rowan Marshall 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 Jaxon Binns.
On the other hand, according to our model, Oscar Allen is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate closes at 3:20pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Round 7 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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