AFL Magpies vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2024
Last updated: Aug 17, 2024, 6:32AM | Published: Aug 14, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Magpies vs Lions Round 23 DFS contest commences at 4:35pm AEST on August 17, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Collingwood vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dayne Zorko (BL, DEF) | $16,080 | 104.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jack Bytel (COLL, MID) | $6,160 | 58.4 | 9.5 |
| Fade | Josh Dunkley (BL, MID) | $16,140 | 101.4 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Shadeau Brain (BL, DEF) | $6,000 | 50.5 | 8.4 |
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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $16,080 | 104.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Shadeau Brain (BL) | $6,000 | 50.5 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Josh Daicos (COLL) | $14,030 | 90.3 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Darragh Joyce (BL) | $6,000 | 46.5 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Neale (BL) | $16,040 | 101.8 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jack Bytel (COLL) | $6,160 | 58.4 | 9.5 |
| Fade | Josh Dunkley (BL) | $16,140 | 101.4 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Lipinski (COLL) | $8,510 | 63.9 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joe Daniher (BL) | $12,110 | 82 | 6.8 |
| Value | Charlie Cameron (BL) | $8,350 | 62.6 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Cam Rayner (BL) | $10,810 | 75.1 | 6.9 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Lipinski (COLL) | $8,510 | 63.9 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $15,140 | 99.8 | 6.6 |
| Value | Mason Cox (COLL) | $7,600 | 54.1 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Magpies vs Lions Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Bytel. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dayne Zorko is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Shadeau Brain.
On the other hand, according to our model, Josh Dunkley is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Magpies vs Lions slate closes at 4:35pm 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 Lions Round 23 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 Brisbane Lions prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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