AFL Giants vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2024
Last updated: Aug 4, 2024, 2:32AM | Published: Jul 31, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Hawks Round 21 DFS contest kicks off at 1:10pm AEST on August 4, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Hawthorn match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $16,880 | 115.8 | 6.9 |
| Value | Darcy Jones (GWS, FWD) | $7,000 | 54.6 | 7.8 |
| Fade | James Peatling (GWS, MID) | $12,910 | 69 | 5.3 |
| Cheapie | Max Gruzewski (GWS, FWD) | $6,000 | 46.6 | 7.8 |
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) | $16,880 | 115.8 | 6.9 |
| Value | Jack Buckley (GWS) | $8,230 | 62.7 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Blake Hardwick (HAW) | $10,150 | 65 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Scrimshaw (HAW) | $9,410 | 65.7 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Green (GWS) | $15,790 | 107.7 | 6.8 |
| Value | Josh Ward (HAW) | $8,480 | 61.9 | 7.3 |
| Fade | James Peatling (GWS) | $12,910 | 69 | 5.3 |
| Cheapie | Xavier O'Halloran (GWS) | $7,460 | 48.3 | 6.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $13,630 | 88.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Darcy Jones (GWS) | $7,000 | 54.6 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Connor Macdonald (HAW) | $11,650 | 77.2 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Max Gruzewski (GWS) | $6,000 | 46.6 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $15,040 | 96.7 | 6.4 |
| Value | Conor Nash (HAW) | $10,820 | 73.8 | 6.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Giants vs Hawks Round 21 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 Max Gruzewski.
On the other hand, according to our model, James Peatling is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Giants vs Hawks slate closes at 1:10pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Hawks Round 21 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full GWS GIANTS vs Hawthorn prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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