AFL Hawks vs Saints Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2024
Last updated: May 11, 2024, 3:32AM | Published: May 8, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Saints Round 9 DFS contest kicks off at 1:45pm AEST on May 11, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Hawthorn vs St Kilda match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $15,800 | 113 | 7.2 |
| Value | Nick Watson (HAW, FWD) | $6,000 | 47.1 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilson (STK, FWD/MID) | $11,030 | 63.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Max King (STK, FWD) | $9,010 | 69.4 | 7.7 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $15,210 | 94.9 | 6.2 |
| Value | Josh Weddle (HAW) | $8,110 | 61.2 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Josh Battle (STK) | $11,080 | 65.7 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Seamus Mitchell (HAW) | $6,000 | 45.3 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Steele (STK) | $15,820 | 108.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Mitch Owens (STK) | $8,190 | 60.7 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilson (STK) | $11,030 | 63.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Massimo D'Ambrosio (HAW) | $9,370 | 67.6 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $14,250 | 84.8 | 5.9 |
| Value | Nick Watson (HAW) | $6,000 | 47.1 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilson (STK) | $11,030 | 63.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Max King (STK) | $9,010 | 69.4 | 7.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $15,800 | 113 | 7.2 |
| Value | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $15,800 | 113 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Hawks vs Saints Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Nick Watson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Rowan Marshall 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 King.
On the other hand, according to our model, Darcy Wilson is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Hawks vs Saints 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 Hawks vs Saints Round 9 contest. 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 Hawthorn vs St Kilda prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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