AFL Power vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview for Round 5, 2024
Last updated: Apr 13, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Apr 10, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Dockers Round 5 DFS contest kicks off at 7:33pm AEST on April 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests or enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 5.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the best DFS projections in the world.
With the latest AFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win more AFL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet
We've reviewed players from each team in the Port Adelaide vs Fremantle match-up to help you pick out the best picks on the slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT, MID) | $16,100 | 107.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jase Burgoyne (PORT, DEF/MID) | $7,160 | 58.7 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT, MID) | $13,390 | 82.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jed McEntee (PORT, FWD) | $6,000 | 48 | 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 | Luke Ryan (FRE) | $14,900 | 96.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $7,160 | 58.7 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $13,490 | 85.8 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Lachie Jones (PORT) | $6,000 | 45.1 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $16,100 | 107.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $7,160 | 58.7 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $13,390 | 82.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Johnson (FRE) | $9,570 | 67.6 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $13,220 | 92.6 | 7 |
| Value | Jed McEntee (PORT) | $6,000 | 48 | 8 |
| Fade | Nat Fyfe (FRE) | $10,690 | 68.3 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Michael Walters (FRE) | $7,790 | 56.5 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $13,220 | 92.6 | 7 |
| Value | Charlie Dixon (PORT) | $9,810 | 70 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Power vs Dockers Round 5 team(s), consider starting with a value player like Jase Burgoyne. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Connor Rozee is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jed McEntee.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jason Horne-Francis is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
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 Dockers Round 5 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Power vs Dockers slate closes at 7:33pm AEST on Saturday. ENTER NOW!
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