AFL Lions vs Saints Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 14, 2024
Last updated: Jun 14, 2024, 8:33AM | Published: Jun 12, 2024, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Lions vs Saints Round 14 DFS contest kicks off at 7:40pm AEST on June 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 14.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $17,020 | 113 | 6.6 |
| Value | Zak Jones (STK, MID) | $6,000 | 58.5 | 9.7 |
| Fade | Dayne Zorko (BL, DEF) | $17,710 | 106.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Arie Schoenmaker (STK, DEF) | $6,000 | 53.9 | 9 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $17,710 | 106.6 | 6 |
| Value | Arie Schoenmaker (STK) | $6,000 | 53.9 | 9 |
| Fade | Conor McKenna (BL) | $11,280 | 68.9 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Ryan Lester (BL) | $8,850 | 62.3 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Steele (STK) | $15,460 | 103 | 6.7 |
| Value | Zak Jones (STK) | $6,000 | 58.5 | 9.7 |
| Fade | Liam Henry (STK) | $10,030 | 64.1 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Zac Bailey (BL) | $9,830 | 72.2 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joe Daniher (BL) | $12,980 | 83.7 | 6.4 |
| Value | Dan Butler (STK) | $6,000 | 53 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilson (STK) | $10,580 | 66 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Zac Bailey (BL) | $9,830 | 72.2 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $17,020 | 113 | 6.6 |
| Value | Oscar McInerney (BL) | $12,350 | 84.1 | 6.8 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Lions vs Saints Round 14 teams, consider starting with a value player like Zak Jones. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Arie Schoenmaker.
On the other hand, according to our model, Dayne Zorko is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Lions vs Saints slate closes at 7:40pm AEST on Friday. 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 Lions vs Saints Round 14 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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For more on this game, dive into our full Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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