AFL Power vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Finals Week 1, 2024
Last updated: Sep 5, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Aug 30, 2024, 1:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Cats Finals Week 1 DFS contest starts at 7:40pm AEST on September 5, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Port Adelaide vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you find the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT, MID) | $16,550 | 108.3 | 6.5 |
| Value | Francis Evans (PORT, FWD) | $6,000 | 52.2 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Logan Evans (PORT, DEF) | $10,760 | 62.9 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Aliir Aliir (PORT, DEF) | $7,460 | 63.2 | 8.5 |
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 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) | $13,580 | 90.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Aliir Aliir (PORT) | $7,460 | 63.2 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Logan Evans (PORT) | $10,760 | 62.9 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (PORT) | $6,300 | 52.4 | 8.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT) | $16,550 | 108.3 | 6.5 |
| Value | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $6,000 | 45.3 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Shaun Mannagh (GEEL) | $10,490 | 65.8 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Mead (PORT) | $8,670 | 65 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $13,670 | 91.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Francis Evans (PORT) | $6,000 | 52.2 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Shaun Mannagh (GEEL) | $10,490 | 65.8 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Esava Ratugolea (PORT) | $6,000 | 47.3 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $12,340 | 81.8 | 6.6 |
| Value | Charlie Dixon (PORT) | $8,890 | 63.3 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Power vs Cats Finals Week 1 teams, consider starting with a value player like Francis Evans. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zak Butters is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Aliir Aliir.
On the other hand, according to our model, Logan Evans 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 Power vs Cats slate closes at 7:40pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Power vs Cats Finals Week 1 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 Port Adelaide vs Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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