AFL Power vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Semi-Finals, 2024
Last updated: Sep 13, 2024, 9:34AM | Published: Sep 11, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Hawks Semi-Finals DFS contest begins at 7:40pm AEST on September 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Port Adelaide vs Hawthorn match-up to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT, MID) | $16,030 | 105.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Quinton Narkle (PORT, MID/FWD) | $6,000 | 54.1 | 9 |
| Fade | Jai Newcombe (HAW, MID) | $15,340 | 94.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Willie Rioli (PORT, FWD) | $7,060 | 58.1 | 8.2 |
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'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 | James Sicily (HAW) | $14,390 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Lachie Jones (PORT) | $6,000 | 48.9 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Jack Scrimshaw (HAW) | $10,580 | 69.9 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (PORT) | $6,390 | 51 | 8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT) | $16,030 | 105.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Quinton Narkle (PORT) | $6,000 | 54.1 | 9 |
| Fade | Jai Newcombe (HAW) | $15,340 | 94.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Mead (PORT) | $8,140 | 65.6 | 8.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $14,380 | 96.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Quinton Narkle (PORT) | $6,000 | 54.1 | 9 |
| Fade | Jack Ginnivan (HAW) | $10,170 | 68.1 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Willie Rioli (PORT) | $7,060 | 58.1 | 8.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $14,110 | 89.1 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $12,220 | 87.7 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Power vs Hawks Semi-Finals teams, consider starting with a value player like Quinton Narkle. 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 Willie Rioli.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jai Newcombe 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 Hawks 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 Power vs Hawks Semi-Finals 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 Hawthorn prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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