AFL Saints vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2024
Last updated: Jun 30, 2024, 2:32AM | Published: Jun 26, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Power Round 16 DFS contest kicks off at 1:10pm AEST on June 30, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs Port Adelaide 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) | $16,340 | 113.5 | 6.9 |
| Value | Quinton Narkle (PORT, FWD) | $6,000 | 56.8 | 9.5 |
| Fade | Miles Bergman (PORT, DEF/MID) | $11,550 | 70.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Tom Campbell (STK, RK/FWD) | $7,680 | 63.5 | 8.3 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Dan Houston (PORT) | $15,940 | 98.1 | 6.2 |
| Value | Hunter Clark (STK) | $10,090 | 77.4 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Miles Bergman (PORT) | $11,550 | 70.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Arie Schoenmaker (STK) | $7,450 | 57.4 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT) | $15,500 | 101.6 | 6.6 |
| Value | Hunter Clark (STK) | $10,090 | 77.4 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Miles Bergman (PORT) | $11,550 | 70.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Mead (PORT) | $8,520 | 59.6 | 7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Travis Boak (PORT) | $11,790 | 79 | 6.7 |
| Value | Quinton Narkle (PORT) | $6,000 | 56.8 | 9.5 |
| Fade | Liam Henry (STK) | $10,210 | 65.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Tom Campbell (STK) | $7,680 | 63.5 | 8.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $16,340 | 113.5 | 6.9 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (STK) | $7,680 | 63.5 | 8.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Saints vs Power Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Quinton Narkle. 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 Tom Campbell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Miles Bergman 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 Power slate closes at 1:10pm 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 Power Round 16 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full St Kilda vs Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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