AFL Saints vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2024
Last updated: Aug 17, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Aug 14, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Cats Round 23 DFS contest commences at 7:33pm AEST on August 17, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $17,370 | 118 | 6.8 |
| Value | Oliver Henry (GEEL, FWD) | $6,000 | 52.8 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL, DEF) | $10,550 | 61.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Gary Rohan (GEEL, FWD) | $6,000 | 48.9 | 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 refer to 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) | $15,960 | 106.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $6,000 | 46.7 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL) | $10,550 | 61.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Jimmy Webster (STK) | $8,270 | 59.5 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $15,960 | 106.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $6,000 | 46.7 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Tom Stewart (GEEL) | $15,720 | 97.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Bradley Hill (STK) | $9,990 | 70.7 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jeremy Cameron (GEEL) | $12,320 | 86 | 7 |
| Value | Oliver Henry (GEEL) | $6,000 | 52.8 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $11,550 | 74.9 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Gary Rohan (GEEL) | $6,000 | 48.9 | 8.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $17,370 | 118 | 6.8 |
| Value | Rhys Stanley (GEEL) | $9,020 | 67.3 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Saints vs Cats Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Oliver Henry. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Gary Rohan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lawson Humphries 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 Saints vs Cats slate closes at 7:33pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Cats Round 23 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 St Kilda vs Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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