AFL Saints vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2024
Last updated: May 18, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: May 15, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Dockers Round 10 DFS contest starts at 7:33pm AEST on May 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 10.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs Fremantle match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $16,890 | 118.1 | 7 |
| Value | Ben Paton (STK, DEF) | $6,000 | 60.1 | 10 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilson (STK, FWD/MID) | $11,530 | 65.9 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Michael Walters (FRE, FWD) | $6,000 | 52.3 | 8.7 |
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'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 | Luke Ryan (FRE) | $16,730 | 96.2 | 5.7 |
| Value | Ben Paton (STK) | $6,000 | 60.1 | 10 |
| Fade | Josh Battle (STK) | $11,470 | 69.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Heath Chapman (FRE) | $9,670 | 65.5 | 6.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Steele (STK) | $15,790 | 110.9 | 7 |
| Value | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $6,000 | 48.6 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilson (STK) | $11,530 | 65.9 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Liam Henry (STK) | $9,400 | 71.4 | 7.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bradley Hill (STK) | $12,640 | 81.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Michael Walters (FRE) | $6,000 | 52.3 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilson (STK) | $11,530 | 65.9 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Max King (STK) | $7,850 | 66.5 | 8.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $16,890 | 118.1 | 7 |
| Value | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $16,890 | 118.1 | 7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Saints vs Dockers Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ben Paton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Rowan Marshall is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Michael Walters.
On the other hand, according to our model, Darcy Wilson is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saints vs Dockers 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 Dockers Round 10 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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For more on this game, dive into our full St Kilda vs Fremantle prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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