AFL Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2024
Last updated: Jul 20, 2024, 3:33AM | Published: Jul 17, 2024, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saturday Round 19 DFS contest kicks off at 1:45pm AEST on July 20, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 19.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Saturday slate features the following matches:
- GWS GIANTS vs Gold Coast SUNS
- St Kilda vs West Coast Eagles
- Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs
- Hawthorn vs Collingwood
- Port Adelaide vs Richmond
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the best DFS projections in the world.
With the latest AFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more AFL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $17,330 | 116.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | James Trezise (RICH, DEF) | $6,000 | 62.4 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL, DEF) | $10,810 | 51.3 | 4.7 |
| Cheapie | Nick Coffield (WB, DEF) | $6,000 | 58.6 | 9.8 |
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 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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $16,090 | 112.3 | 7 |
| Value | James Trezise (RICH) | $6,000 | 62.4 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL) | $10,810 | 51.3 | 4.7 |
| Cheapie | Nick Coffield (WB) | $6,000 | 58.6 | 9.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $16,440 | 111 | 6.7 |
| Value | David Swallow (GC) | $6,260 | 52.7 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $11,410 | 67.5 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Kamdyn McIntosh (RICH) | $6,000 | 49.1 | 8.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $14,080 | 89.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | Seth Campbell (RICH) | $6,000 | 51 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $12,140 | 74.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | David Swallow (GC) | $6,260 | 52.7 | 8.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $17,330 | 116.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Sam Darcy (WB) | $10,070 | 70.6 | 7 |
| Fade | Sam De Koning (GEEL) | $10,290 | 59 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Koschitzke (RICH) | $8,050 | 55.5 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Saturday Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like James Trezise. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Nick Coffield.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lawson Humphries is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saturday slate closes at 1:45pm 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 Saturday Round 19 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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