AFL Kangaroos vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2024
Last updated: Jul 27, 2024, 3:32AM | Published: Jul 24, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Cats Round 20 DFS contest kicks off at 1:45pm AEST on July 27, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC, RK) | $16,450 | 107.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Liam Shiels (NMFC, MID) | $7,240 | 61.7 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL, DEF) | $10,770 | 51.1 | 4.7 |
| Cheapie | Jed Bews (GEEL, DEF) | $6,320 | 48.2 | 7.6 |
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 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 | Max Holmes (GEEL) | $14,900 | 96 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jed Bews (GEEL) | $6,320 | 48.2 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL) | $10,770 | 51.1 | 4.7 |
| Cheapie | Jake Kolodjashnij (GEEL) | $8,460 | 58.9 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,800 | 106.9 | 6.8 |
| Value | Liam Shiels (NMFC) | $7,240 | 61.7 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Shaun Mannagh (GEEL) | $10,430 | 51.7 | 5 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Stephens (NMFC) | $7,910 | 59 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,800 | 106.9 | 6.8 |
| Value | Robert Hansen Jr (NMFC) | $6,000 | 44.6 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Shaun Mannagh (GEEL) | $10,430 | 51.7 | 5 |
| Cheapie | Paul Curtis (NMFC) | $8,190 | 57.9 | 7.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $16,450 | 107.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Mark Blicavs (GEEL) | $10,370 | 67.6 | 6.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Kangaroos vs Cats Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Liam Shiels. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jed Bews.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lawson Humphries 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 Cats 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 Cats Round 20 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 North Melbourne vs Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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