AFL Saints vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2024
Last updated: Aug 4, 2024, 6:32AM | Published: Jul 31, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Lions Round 21 DFS contest starts at 4:40pm AEST on August 4, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $17,240 | 115.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | Henry Smith (BL, FWD) | $6,000 | 51.8 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Mattaes Phillipou (STK, FWD/MID) | $11,460 | 57.7 | 5 |
| Cheapie | Angus McLennan (STK, DEF) | $6,000 | 50.1 | 8.4 |
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 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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $17,240 | 108.7 | 6.3 |
| Value | Angus McLennan (STK) | $6,000 | 50.1 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Harris Andrews (BL) | $10,320 | 60 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Shadeau Brain (BL) | $6,000 | 48.7 | 8.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Dunkley (BL) | $16,230 | 107.1 | 6.6 |
| Value | Bradley Hill (STK) | $10,690 | 75.6 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $11,460 | 57.7 | 5 |
| Cheapie | Jaspa Fletcher (BL) | $8,540 | 58.9 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joe Daniher (BL) | $11,890 | 84.7 | 7.1 |
| Value | Henry Smith (BL) | $6,000 | 51.8 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $11,460 | 57.7 | 5 |
| Cheapie | Dan Butler (STK) | $7,950 | 57.2 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $17,240 | 115.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | Joe Daniher (BL) | $11,890 | 84.7 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Saints vs Lions Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Henry Smith. 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 Angus McLennan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mattaes Phillipou 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 Lions slate closes at 4:40pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Lions Round 21 contest. 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 Brisbane Lions prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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