AFL Giants vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2024
Last updated: Aug 17, 2024, 3:32AM | Published: Aug 14, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Dockers Round 23 DFS contest begins at 1:45pm AEST on August 17, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Fremantle 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) | $16,710 | 112.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Liam Reidy (FRE, RK) | $6,000 | 56.7 | 9.5 |
| Fade | James Peatling (GWS, MID) | $12,480 | 77.2 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Cadman (GWS, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 48.5 | 8.1 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $16,710 | 112.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jack Buckley (GWS) | $8,070 | 61.1 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $15,000 | 98.5 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Sam Taylor (GWS) | $6,720 | 50.7 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Green (GWS) | $15,090 | 105 | 7 |
| Value | Nat Fyfe (FRE) | $7,840 | 62.2 | 7.9 |
| Fade | James Peatling (GWS) | $12,480 | 77.2 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Callan Ward (GWS) | $9,940 | 76.5 | 7.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brent Daniels (GWS) | $12,060 | 83.1 | 6.9 |
| Value | Aaron Cadman (GWS) | $6,000 | 48.5 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Sam Switkowski (FRE) | $10,810 | 68.6 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Voss (FRE) | $6,000 | 47.9 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $14,040 | 93.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Liam Reidy (FRE) | $6,000 | 56.7 | 9.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Giants vs Dockers Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Liam Reidy. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachie Whitfield 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 Aaron Cadman.
On the other hand, according to our model, James Peatling is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Giants vs Dockers slate closes at 1:45pm 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 Dockers Round 23 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full GWS GIANTS vs Fremantle prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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