AFL Saints vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 6, 2024
Last updated: Apr 18, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Apr 17, 2024, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Bulldogs Round 6 DFS contest starts at 7:32pm AEST on April 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 aims to guide you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests or enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 6.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs Western Bulldogs match-up to help you find the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $17,040 | 122.7 | 7.2 |
| Value | Callum Wilkie (STK, DEF) | $9,580 | 76.1 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Sebastian Ross (STK, MID) | $13,400 | 79.1 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Tim Membrey (STK, FWD) | $8,770 | 64.6 | 7.4 |
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 | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $13,740 | 98.2 | 7.2 |
| Value | Callum Wilkie (STK) | $9,580 | 76.1 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $14,620 | 91.4 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Liam Stocker (STK) | $6,980 | 49.6 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Steele (STK) | $16,530 | 115.1 | 7 |
| Value | Zak Jones (STK) | $8,400 | 61.5 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Sebastian Ross (STK) | $13,400 | 79.1 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Riley Garcia (WB) | $6,790 | 48.5 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bradley Hill (STK) | $12,950 | 86.1 | 6.6 |
| Value | Tim Membrey (STK) | $8,770 | 64.6 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Jack Macrae (WB) | $11,580 | 79.4 | 6.9 |
| Cheapie | Rory Lobb (WB) | $8,540 | 62.2 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $17,040 | 122.7 | 7.2 |
| Value | Rory Lobb (WB) | $8,540 | 62.2 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Saints vs Bulldogs Round 6 teams, consider starting with a value player like Callum Wilkie. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Tim Membrey.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sebastian Ross is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saints vs Bulldogs slate closes at 7:32pm 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 Saints vs Bulldogs Round 6 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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