AFL Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2024
Last updated: Aug 17, 2024, 3:32AM | Published: Aug 14, 2024, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saturday Round 23 DFS contest kicks off at 1:45pm AEST on August 17, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 23.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Saturday slate includes these matches:
- Port Adelaide vs Adelaide Crows
- St Kilda vs Geelong Cats
- GWS GIANTS vs Fremantle
- Collingwood vs Brisbane Lions
- Gold Coast SUNS vs Melbourne
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 best 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) | $17,370 | 118 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jack Bytel (COLL, MID) | $6,160 | 58.4 | 9.5 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL, DEF) | $10,550 | 61.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Liam Reidy (FRE, RK) | $6,000 | 56.7 | 9.5 |
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 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) | $16,710 | 112.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (PORT) | $6,000 | 53.2 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL) | $10,550 | 61.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Nick Murray (ADEL) | $6,000 | 49.6 | 8.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $15,720 | 107 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jack Bytel (COLL) | $6,160 | 58.4 | 9.5 |
| Fade | James Peatling (GWS) | $12,480 | 77.2 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Zac Taylor (ADEL) | $7,390 | 63.1 | 8.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $13,440 | 91.9 | 6.8 |
| Value | Oliver Henry (GEEL) | $6,000 | 52.8 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Sam Switkowski (FRE) | $10,810 | 68.6 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Humphrey (GC) | $6,690 | 54.2 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $17,370 | 118 | 6.8 |
| Value | Liam Reidy (FRE) | $6,000 | 56.7 | 9.5 |
| Fade | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $11,840 | 75.5 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Cadman (GWS) | $6,000 | 48.5 | 8.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Saturday Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Bytel. 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 Liam Reidy.
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 23 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised AFL Saturday line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
