AFL Giants vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2024
Last updated: Apr 25, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Apr 23, 2024, 10:04AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Lions Round 7 DFS contest begins at 7:35pm AEST on April 25, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests or enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you find the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Green (GWS, MID) | $15,500 | 107.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Darcy Jones (GWS, MID) | $6,000 | 59.9 | 10 |
| Fade | Kieren Briggs (GWS, RK) | $12,030 | 72.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Xavier O'Halloran (GWS, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 50.7 | 8.4 |
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 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) | $15,640 | 104.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Brandon Starcevich (BL) | $6,750 | 53 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Jarrod Berry (BL) | $12,660 | 80.1 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Gardiner (BL) | $6,000 | 46 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Green (GWS) | $15,500 | 107.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Darcy Jones (GWS) | $6,000 | 59.9 | 10 |
| Fade | Jarrod Berry (BL) | $12,660 | 80.1 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Xavier O'Halloran (GWS) | $6,000 | 50.7 | 8.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joe Daniher (BL) | $12,080 | 81 | 6.7 |
| Value | Xavier O'Halloran (GWS) | $6,000 | 50.7 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Jesse Hogan (GWS) | $10,980 | 71.4 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | James Peatling (GWS) | $6,000 | 49 | 8.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joe Daniher (BL) | $12,080 | 81 | 6.7 |
| Value | Joe Daniher (BL) | $12,080 | 81 | 6.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Giants vs Lions Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Darcy Jones. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tom Green is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Xavier O'Halloran.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kieren Briggs is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Giants vs Lions slate closes at 7:35pm 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 Giants vs Lions Round 7 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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