AFL Hawks vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2024
Last updated: Apr 28, 2024, 5:32AM | Published: Apr 23, 2024, 10:04AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Swans Round 7 DFS contest kicks off at 4:00pm AEST on April 28, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. Alongside our full Hawthorn vs Sydney Swans prediction, this DFS preview not only aims to guide you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests but also boosts your Supercoach strategies in Round 7, enhancing your overall AFL betting and tipping approach this weekend.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the strongest DFS projections in the world.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Hawthorn vs Sydney Swans match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD, MID) | $15,880 | 109.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Seamus Mitchell (HAW, DEF) | $6,000 | 52.3 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Matt Roberts (SYD, DEF) | $12,040 | 72.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Sam Wicks (SYD, FWD) | $6,000 | 50.1 | 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 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 | Karl Amon (HAW) | $13,690 | 91.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Seamus Mitchell (HAW) | $6,000 | 52.3 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Matt Roberts (SYD) | $12,040 | 72.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Blake Hardwick (HAW) | $8,470 | 64 | 7.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD) | $15,880 | 109.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Jake Lloyd (SYD) | $10,070 | 73.9 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Taylor Adams (SYD) | $11,310 | 69.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Cam Mackenzie (HAW) | $8,170 | 56.6 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $16,710 | 109.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | Sam Wicks (SYD) | $6,000 | 50.1 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Taylor Adams (SYD) | $11,310 | 69.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jack Gunston (HAW) | $7,260 | 55 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $14,110 | 91.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $11,050 | 76.2 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Hawks vs Swans Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Seamus Mitchell. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Errol Gulden 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 Sam Wicks.
On the other hand, according to our model, Matt Roberts 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 Hawks vs Swans slate closes at 4:00pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Swans Round 7 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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