AFL Kangaroos vs Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 22, 2024
Last updated: Aug 10, 2024, 3:32AM | Published: Aug 7, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Eagles Round 22 DFS contest kicks off at 1:45pm AEST on August 10, 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 crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 22.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs West Coast Eagles match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC, RK) | $17,680 | 114.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Liam Shiels (NMFC, MID) | $7,700 | 62.7 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Colby McKercher (NMFC, DEF) | $14,430 | 82.9 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Clay Hall (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 47.3 | 7.9 |
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 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 | Liam Duggan (WCE) | $14,470 | 97.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jeremy McGovern (WCE) | $11,050 | 79.7 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Colby McKercher (NMFC) | $14,430 | 82.9 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Brady Hough (WCE) | $9,540 | 67.2 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $16,540 | 109.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Liam Shiels (NMFC) | $7,700 | 62.7 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Jy Simpkin (NMFC) | $12,660 | 77.5 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Clay Hall (WCE) | $6,000 | 47.3 | 7.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $16,540 | 109.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Tyrell Dewar (WCE) | $6,000 | 47.4 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Cameron Zurhaar (NMFC) | $11,080 | 69.6 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Robert Hansen Jr (NMFC) | $6,000 | 44.6 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $17,680 | 114.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $9,300 | 65.4 | 7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Kangaroos vs Eagles Round 22 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 seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Clay Hall.
On the other hand, according to our model, Colby McKercher is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Kangaroos vs Eagles 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 Eagles Round 22 contest. 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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For more on this game, dive into our full North Melbourne vs West Coast Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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