AFL Giants vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Semi-Finals, 2024
Last updated: Sep 14, 2024, 9:34AM | Published: Sep 11, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Lions Semi-Finals DFS contest kicks off at 7:34pm AEST on September 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $17,020 | 108.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | Callum Ah Chee (BL, FWD) | $7,840 | 62.4 | 8 |
| Fade | Kieren Briggs (GWS, RK) | $13,770 | 87 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Toby Bedford (GWS, MID) | $8,040 | 62.9 | 7.8 |
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 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) | $17,020 | 108.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | Noah Answerth (BL) | $7,070 | 54.7 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $15,720 | 103.9 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Jack Payne (BL) | $7,040 | 53 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Neale (BL) | $15,500 | 105.4 | 6.8 |
| Value | Toby Bedford (GWS) | $8,040 | 62.9 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Josh Kelly (GWS) | $13,850 | 88.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Zac Bailey (BL) | $9,510 | 69.9 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brent Daniels (GWS) | $12,110 | 90.1 | 7.4 |
| Value | Callum Ah Chee (BL) | $7,840 | 62.4 | 8 |
| Fade | Jesse Hogan (GWS) | $11,430 | 76.3 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Logan Morris (BL) | $6,330 | 48.5 | 7.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Oscar McInerney (BL) | $13,330 | 87.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Lachlan Keeffe (GWS) | $6,000 | 43.2 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Giants vs Lions Semi-Finals teams, consider starting with a value player like Callum Ah Chee. 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 Toby Bedford.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kieren Briggs 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 Lions slate closes at 7:34pm 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 Lions Semi-Finals 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 Brisbane Lions prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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