AFL Giants vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2024
Last updated: May 18, 2024, 6:32AM | Published: May 15, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Bulldogs Round 10 DFS contest commences at 4:35pm AEST on May 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers 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 aims to help you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 10.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Western Bulldogs match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Treloar (WB, MID) | $17,040 | 107.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Luke Cleary (WB, DEF) | $6,000 | 48.1 | 8 |
| Fade | James Harmes (WB, MID/FWD) | $12,050 | 66.6 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | James O'Donnell (WB, DEF) | $6,000 | 46.1 | 7.7 |
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 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) | $14,080 | 101.5 | 7.2 |
| Value | Luke Cleary (WB) | $6,000 | 48.1 | 8 |
| Fade | Bailey Dale (WB) | $15,450 | 91.8 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | James O'Donnell (WB) | $6,000 | 46.1 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Treloar (WB) | $17,040 | 107.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Nick Haynes (GWS) | $10,580 | 79 | 7.5 |
| Fade | James Harmes (WB) | $12,050 | 66.6 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Harvey Gallagher (WB) | $7,360 | 54.2 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Macrae (WB) | $13,170 | 81.7 | 6.2 |
| Value | Darcy Jones (GWS) | $7,000 | 53.4 | 7.6 |
| Fade | James Harmes (WB) | $12,050 | 66.6 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Harvey Thomas (GWS) | $7,000 | 51.3 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $16,770 | 106.5 | 6.4 |
| Value | Aaron Cadman (GWS) | $7,000 | 46.7 | 6.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Giants vs Bulldogs Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Luke Cleary. 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 James O'Donnell.
On the other hand, according to our model, James Harmes is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Giants vs Bulldogs slate closes at 4:35pm 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 Bulldogs Round 10 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 Western Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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