AFL Hawks vs Kangaroos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2024
Last updated: Aug 24, 2024, 1:33AM | Published: Aug 21, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Kangaroos Round 24 DFS contest begins at 12:30pm AEST on August 24, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Hawthorn vs North Melbourne match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC, RK) | $17,970 | 119.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Harry Morrison (HAW, MID) | $9,300 | 77.7 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (HAW, FWD/MID) | $15,460 | 97.5 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Liam Shiels (NMFC, MID) | $7,560 | 62 | 8.2 |
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 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 | Colby McKercher (NMFC) | $14,250 | 90.3 | 6.3 |
| Value | Darcy Tucker (NMFC) | $9,460 | 74 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Karl Amon (HAW) | $13,610 | 87.8 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Luke McDonald (NMFC) | $8,640 | 64.3 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC) | $15,280 | 102.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Harry Morrison (HAW) | $9,300 | 77.7 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $15,460 | 97.5 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Liam Shiels (NMFC) | $7,560 | 62 | 8.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $15,460 | 97.5 | 6.3 |
| Value | Robert Hansen Jr (NMFC) | $6,000 | 47.7 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Jack Ginnivan (HAW) | $11,470 | 73.6 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Cameron Zurhaar (NMFC) | $9,630 | 70.7 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $17,970 | 119.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Brynn Teakle (NMFC) | $6,570 | 47.7 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Hawks vs Kangaroos Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Harry Morrison. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tristan Xerri 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 Liam Shiels.
On the other hand, according to our model, Dylan Moore is one of the lowest 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 Hawks vs Kangaroos slate closes at 12:30pm 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 Hawks vs Kangaroos Round 24 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Hawthorn vs North Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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