AFL Lions vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2024
Last updated: Jul 21, 2024, 2:32AM | Published: Jul 17, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Lions vs Swans Round 19 DFS contest commences at 1:10pm AEST on July 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Lions vs Sydney Swans match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD, MID) | $16,770 | 114.4 | 6.8 |
| Value | Henry Smith (BL, RK) | $6,000 | 54.1 | 9 |
| Fade | Will Hayward (SYD, FWD) | $10,370 | 63.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Shadeau Brain (BL, DEF) | $6,000 | 49.1 | 8.2 |
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) | $15,400 | 104.9 | 6.8 |
| Value | Shadeau Brain (BL) | $6,000 | 49.1 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Jake Lloyd (SYD) | $11,760 | 75.8 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Starcevich (BL) | $6,830 | 53.3 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD) | $16,770 | 114.4 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jaspa Fletcher (BL) | $7,980 | 62.7 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Lachie Neale (BL) | $15,860 | 103.4 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Matt Roberts (SYD) | $9,700 | 69.1 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $15,170 | 104.3 | 6.9 |
| Value | Luke Parker (SYD) | $12,800 | 93.8 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Will Hayward (SYD) | $10,370 | 63.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Eric Hipwood (BL) | $9,210 | 67.6 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $15,610 | 101.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Henry Smith (BL) | $6,000 | 54.1 | 9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Lions vs Swans Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Henry Smith. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Errol Gulden is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Shadeau Brain.
On the other hand, according to our model, Will Hayward is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Lions vs Swans slate closes at 1:10pm 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 Swans Round 19 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 Sydney Swans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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