AFL Kangaroos vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2024
Last updated: Jun 29, 2024, 3:32AM | Published: Jun 26, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Bulldogs Round 16 DFS contest begins at 1:45pm AEST on June 29, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every 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 is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB, MID) | $16,800 | 112.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Ryley Sanders (WB, MID) | $9,110 | 73.7 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Jy Simpkin (NMFC, MID) | $12,170 | 73.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Kallan Dawson (NMFC, DEF) | $6,000 | 48.4 | 8.1 |
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 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 | Bailey Dale (WB) | $15,020 | 95 | 6.3 |
| Value | Kallan Dawson (NMFC) | $6,000 | 48.4 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Darcy Tucker (NMFC) | $10,700 | 68.2 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Aidan Corr (NMFC) | $7,940 | 53.6 | 6.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $16,800 | 112.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Ryley Sanders (WB) | $9,110 | 73.7 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Jy Simpkin (NMFC) | $12,170 | 73.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Liam Shiels (NMFC) | $8,580 | 64.6 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,640 | 105.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Eddie Ford (NMFC) | $7,310 | 53.5 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Sam Darcy (WB) | $10,730 | 72.2 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Curtis Taylor (NMFC) | $9,020 | 64.8 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $15,110 | 106.2 | 7 |
| Value | Tim English (WB) | $15,110 | 106.2 | 7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Kangaroos vs Bulldogs Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryley Sanders. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Marcus Bontempelli is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Kallan Dawson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jy Simpkin is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Kangaroos vs Bulldogs 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 Kangaroos vs Bulldogs Round 16 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 North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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