AFL Magpies vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2024
Last updated: Jun 9, 2024, 10:32AM | Published: Jun 5, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Magpies vs Demons Round 13 DFS contest kicks off at 3:20pm AEST on June 10, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 13.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Collingwood vs Melbourne match-up to help you find the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $17,210 | 115.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Finlay Macrae (COLL, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 57.1 | 9.5 |
| Fade | Jake Bowey (MELB, DEF) | $10,690 | 63.8 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jack Bytel (COLL, MID) | $6,000 | 54 | 9 |
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 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 | Christian Salem (MELB) | $12,400 | 84.5 | 6.8 |
| Value | Blake Howes (MELB) | $7,990 | 61.1 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Jake Bowey (MELB) | $10,690 | 63.8 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Dean (COLL) | $7,170 | 50.9 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL) | $16,180 | 109.6 | 6.8 |
| Value | Finlay Macrae (COLL) | $6,000 | 57.1 | 9.5 |
| Fade | Alex Neal-Bullen (MELB) | $12,060 | 75.6 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jack Bytel (COLL) | $6,000 | 54 | 9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alex Neal-Bullen (MELB) | $12,060 | 75.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Finlay Macrae (COLL) | $6,000 | 57.1 | 9.5 |
| Fade | Jeremy Howe (COLL) | $10,100 | 64.3 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Harvey Harrison (COLL) | $6,000 | 45.8 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $17,210 | 115.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $13,660 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Magpies vs Demons Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Finlay Macrae. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Gawn is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jack Bytel.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jake Bowey is one of the lowest 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 Demons slate closes at 3:20pm AEST on Monday. 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 Demons Round 13 contest. 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 Collingwood vs Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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