AFL Magpies vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2024
Last updated: Aug 3, 2024, 8:34AM | Published: Jul 31, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Magpies vs Blues Round 21 DFS contest begins at 7:30pm AEST on August 3, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Collingwood vs Carlton match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL, MID) | $15,840 | 106 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jack Martin (CARL, FWD) | $6,000 | 53.9 | 9 |
| Fade | Elijah Hollands (CARL, MID/FWD) | $11,470 | 71.1 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jesse Motlop (CARL, FWD) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
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 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 | Nic Newman (CARL) | $14,430 | 94.8 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jeremy Howe (COLL) | $8,980 | 67.2 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Josh Daicos (COLL) | $14,570 | 94.1 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Quaynor (COLL) | $7,360 | 54.8 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL) | $15,840 | 106 | 6.7 |
| Value | Ned Long (COLL) | $6,670 | 48.2 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Elijah Hollands (CARL) | $11,470 | 71.1 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jack Bytel (COLL) | $7,850 | 56.4 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan De Goey (COLL) | $12,800 | 83.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jack Martin (CARL) | $6,000 | 53.9 | 9 |
| Fade | Elijah Hollands (CARL) | $11,470 | 71.1 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jesse Motlop (CARL) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $15,450 | 100.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Mason Cox (COLL) | $7,850 | 54.1 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Magpies vs Blues Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Martin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nick Daicos is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jesse Motlop.
On the other hand, according to our model, Elijah Hollands is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Magpies vs Blues slate closes at 7:30pm 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 Magpies vs Blues Round 21 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Collingwood vs Carlton prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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