AFL Giants vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2024
Last updated: Jul 6, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Jul 3, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Blues Round 17 DFS contest starts at 7:33pm AEST on July 6, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Carlton match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $15,790 | 110.6 | 7 |
| Value | Darcy Jones (GWS, FWD) | $6,000 | 55.4 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Elijah Hollands (CARL, MID) | $11,960 | 69.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Joe Fonti (GWS, DEF) | $6,000 | 53.7 | 9 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $15,790 | 110.6 | 7 |
| Value | Joe Fonti (GWS) | $6,000 | 53.7 | 9 |
| Fade | Nic Newman (CARL) | $15,200 | 97.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Buckley (GWS) | $8,100 | 60.2 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL) | $16,570 | 109.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Oliver Hollands (CARL) | $6,000 | 51.1 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Elijah Hollands (CARL) | $11,960 | 69.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Alex Cincotta (CARL) | $6,000 | 43.5 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry McKay (CARL) | $11,220 | 79.6 | 7.1 |
| Value | Darcy Jones (GWS) | $6,000 | 55.4 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Charlie Curnow (CARL) | $11,080 | 73.8 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Alex Cincotta (CARL) | $6,000 | 43.5 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $13,190 | 89 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jake Riccardi (GWS) | $9,020 | 64.6 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Giants vs Blues Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Darcy Jones. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachie Whitfield is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Joe Fonti.
On the other hand, according to our model, Elijah Hollands is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Giants vs Blues slate closes at 7:33pm 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 Giants vs Blues Round 17 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 GWS GIANTS vs Carlton prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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