AFL Magpies vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 12, 2024
Last updated: May 31, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: May 29, 2024, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Magpies vs Bulldogs Round 12 DFS contest starts at 7:40pm AEST on May 31, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy 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 12.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Collingwood vs Western Bulldogs match-up to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL, MID) | $16,470 | 109.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jack Bytel (COLL, MID) | $6,000 | 53.7 | 9 |
| Fade | James Harmes (WB, MID/FWD) | $12,040 | 72.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Oleg Markov (COLL, DEF) | $6,110 | 52.2 | 8.6 |
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 | Bailey Dale (WB) | $14,920 | 90.7 | 6.1 |
| Value | Oleg Markov (COLL) | $6,110 | 52.2 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Caleb Daniel (WB) | $10,260 | 63.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Dean (COLL) | $6,000 | 48.4 | 8.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL) | $16,470 | 109.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jack Bytel (COLL) | $6,000 | 53.7 | 9 |
| Fade | James Harmes (WB) | $12,040 | 72.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Finlay Macrae (COLL) | $7,670 | 59.3 | 7.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Macrae (WB) | $11,920 | 78.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Finlay Macrae (COLL) | $7,670 | 59.3 | 7.7 |
| Fade | James Harmes (WB) | $12,040 | 72.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Laitham Vandermeer (WB) | $7,010 | 49.3 | 7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $15,860 | 106 | 6.7 |
| Value | Sam Darcy (WB) | $10,030 | 73 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Magpies vs Bulldogs Round 12 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Bytel. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Oleg Markov.
On the other hand, according to our model, James Harmes is one of the lowest 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 Magpies vs Bulldogs 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 Bulldogs Round 12 contest. 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 Western Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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