AFL Power vs Saints Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2024
Last updated: Apr 26, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Apr 23, 2024, 10:04AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Saints Round 7 DFS contest kicks off at 7:40pm AEST on April 26, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests or enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Port Adelaide vs St Kilda match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $16,490 | 118.8 | 7.2 |
| Value | Travis Boak (PORT, MID) | $8,890 | 70.9 | 8 |
| Fade | Miles Bergman (PORT, MID/FWD) | $11,170 | 68.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Sharman (STK, FWD) | $6,870 | 52.6 | 7.7 |
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 | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $13,350 | 95.8 | 7.2 |
| Value | Dylan Williams (PORT) | $8,070 | 61.5 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Kane Farrell (PORT) | $12,040 | 76.7 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Callum Wilkie (STK) | $9,530 | 71.6 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Steele (STK) | $16,270 | 112.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | Travis Boak (PORT) | $8,890 | 70.9 | 8 |
| Fade | Miles Bergman (PORT) | $11,170 | 68.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Mitch Owens (STK) | $9,060 | 62.1 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bradley Hill (STK) | $13,290 | 84.9 | 6.4 |
| Value | Cooper Sharman (STK) | $6,870 | 52.6 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Miles Bergman (PORT) | $11,170 | 68.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Dixon (PORT) | $9,050 | 67.9 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $16,490 | 118.8 | 7.2 |
| Value | Charlie Dixon (PORT) | $9,050 | 67.9 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Power vs Saints Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Travis Boak. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Rowan Marshall is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Cooper Sharman.
On the other hand, according to our model, Miles Bergman 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 Power vs Saints 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 Saints Round 7 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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