AFL Lions vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2024
Last updated: May 5, 2024, 8:33AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Lions vs Suns Round 8 DFS contest starts at 7:12pm AEST on May 5, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 8.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC, DEF) | $15,900 | 106.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Rory Atkins (GC, DEF) | $8,120 | 72.4 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Will Graham (GC, DEF/MID) | $10,530 | 63.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | David Swallow (GC, FWD/DEF) | $6,000 | 53.6 | 8.9 |
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 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 | Sam Flanders (GC) | $15,900 | 106.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Rory Atkins (GC) | $8,120 | 72.4 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Will Graham (GC) | $10,530 | 63.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | David Swallow (GC) | $6,000 | 53.6 | 8.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Dunkley (BL) | $15,550 | 105.2 | 6.8 |
| Value | Bruce Reville (BL) | $6,000 | 51.9 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Will Graham (GC) | $10,530 | 63.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jake Rogers (GC) | $6,000 | 45.4 | 7.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joe Daniher (BL) | $11,770 | 78.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | David Swallow (GC) | $6,000 | 53.6 | 8.9 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Reville (BL) | $6,000 | 51.9 | 8.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $14,660 | 96.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Oscar McInerney (BL) | $11,990 | 81.3 | 6.8 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Lions vs Suns Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Rory Atkins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Sam Flanders is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including David Swallow.
On the other hand, according to our model, Will Graham is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Lions vs Suns slate closes at 7:12pm 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 Lions vs Suns Round 8 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 Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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