AFL Giants vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2024
Last updated: Jul 20, 2024, 2:33AM | Published: Jul 17, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Suns Round 19 DFS contest commences at 1:45pm AEST on July 20, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $16,090 | 112.3 | 7 |
| Value | Charlie Ballard (GC, DEF) | $6,000 | 50.9 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Will Graham (GC, MID) | $10,080 | 61.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | David Swallow (GC, MID/FWD) | $6,260 | 52.7 | 8.4 |
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 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) | $16,090 | 112.3 | 7 |
| Value | Charlie Ballard (GC) | $6,000 | 50.9 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Harry Himmelberg (GWS) | $12,830 | 80.7 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jack Buckley (GWS) | $7,780 | 59.7 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $15,720 | 108.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | David Swallow (GC) | $6,260 | 52.7 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Will Graham (GC) | $10,080 | 61.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Toby McMullin (GWS) | $6,000 | 43.6 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brent Daniels (GWS) | $11,140 | 79.6 | 7.1 |
| Value | David Swallow (GC) | $6,260 | 52.7 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Toby Bedford (GWS) | $10,180 | 63 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Jones (GWS) | $7,270 | 56.2 | 7.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $14,820 | 98.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $14,820 | 98.3 | 6.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Giants vs Suns Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Charlie Ballard. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including David Swallow.
On the other hand, according to our model, Will Graham is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Giants vs Suns 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 Suns Round 19 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 Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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