AFL Magpies vs Bombers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2024
Last updated: Jul 5, 2024, 9:33AM | Published: Jul 3, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Magpies vs Bombers Round 17 DFS contest begins at 7:40pm AEST on July 5, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Collingwood vs Essendon match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS, MID) | $15,920 | 106.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Dylan Shiel (ESS, MID) | $9,440 | 78 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Jack Crisp (COLL, MID) | $14,550 | 89.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Moore (COLL, DEF) | $6,380 | 50 | 7.8 |
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 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 | Nic Martin (ESS) | $15,180 | 105 | 6.9 |
| Value | Darcy Moore (COLL) | $6,380 | 50 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Jordan Ridley (ESS) | $13,170 | 82.1 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Oleg Markov (COLL) | $6,450 | 49.4 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $15,920 | 106.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Dylan Shiel (ESS) | $9,440 | 78 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Jack Crisp (COLL) | $14,550 | 89.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jake Kelly (ESS) | $8,520 | 62.9 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nic Martin (ESS) | $15,180 | 105 | 6.9 |
| Value | Harvey Harrison (COLL) | $6,150 | 47.7 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Patrick Lipinski (COLL) | $10,830 | 69.6 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Nathan Kreuger (COLL) | $6,000 | 44.7 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $14,250 | 94.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Nathan Kreuger (COLL) | $6,000 | 44.7 | 7.4 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Magpies vs Bombers Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dylan Shiel. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zach Merrett is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Darcy Moore.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jack Crisp is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Magpies vs Bombers 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 Magpies vs Bombers Round 17 slate. 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 Collingwood vs Essendon prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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