AFL Magpies vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2024
Last updated: Jul 12, 2024, 9:33AM | Published: Jul 10, 2024, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Magpies vs Cats Round 18 DFS contest begins at 7:40pm AEST on July 12, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Collingwood vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL, MID) | $16,110 | 105.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Gary Rohan (GEEL, FWD) | $6,160 | 49.1 | 8 |
| Fade | Sam De Koning (GEEL, RK) | $10,790 | 58.3 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Jake Kolodjashnij (GEEL, DEF) | $7,010 | 54.8 | 7.8 |
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 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 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 | Max Holmes (GEEL) | $14,790 | 95.6 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jake Kolodjashnij (GEEL) | $7,010 | 54.8 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Steele Sidebottom (COLL) | $12,230 | 75.8 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Quaynor (COLL) | $7,040 | 53.9 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL) | $16,110 | 105.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Zach Tuohy (GEEL) | $8,830 | 62.2 | 7 |
| Fade | Jack Crisp (COLL) | $15,050 | 91.9 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jhye Clark (GEEL) | $6,930 | 46.1 | 6.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan De Goey (COLL) | $12,850 | 84 | 6.5 |
| Value | Gary Rohan (GEEL) | $6,160 | 49.1 | 8 |
| Fade | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $11,350 | 72.6 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Joe Richards (COLL) | $8,580 | 66.1 | 7.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $13,660 | 91.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Shannon Neale (GEEL) | $7,830 | 54.2 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Magpies vs Cats Round 18 teams, consider starting with a value player like Gary Rohan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nick Daicos 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 Jake Kolodjashnij.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sam De Koning 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 Cats 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 Cats Round 18 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 Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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