AFL Saints vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2024
Last updated: Jul 7, 2024, 4:33AM | Published: Jul 3, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Swans Round 17 DFS contest starts at 3:20pm AEST on July 7, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs Sydney Swans match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $15,860 | 114 | 7.2 |
| Value | Robbie Fox (SYD, FWD/DEF) | $6,000 | 51.9 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Oliver Florent (SYD, DEF) | $12,860 | 74.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Arie Schoenmaker (STK, DEF) | $7,260 | 56.9 | 7.8 |
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 are 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) | $15,600 | 101.6 | 6.5 |
| Value | Robbie Fox (SYD) | $6,000 | 51.9 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Oliver Florent (SYD) | $12,860 | 74.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Arie Schoenmaker (STK) | $7,260 | 56.9 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD) | $16,890 | 112.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $6,000 | 46.7 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Jake Lloyd (SYD) | $12,830 | 76.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Windhager (STK) | $9,660 | 72 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $15,270 | 104.2 | 6.8 |
| Value | Robbie Fox (SYD) | $6,000 | 51.9 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Justin McInerney (SYD) | $12,090 | 77.8 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $6,000 | 46.7 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $15,860 | 114 | 7.2 |
| Value | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $15,860 | 114 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Saints vs Swans Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Robbie Fox. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Arie Schoenmaker.
On the other hand, according to our model, Oliver Florent is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saints vs Swans slate closes at 3:20pm 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 Swans Round 17 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 Sydney Swans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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