AFL Saturday Early Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2024
Last updated: May 25, 2024, 3:33AM | Published: May 22, 2024, 9:35AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saturday Early Round 11 DFS contest kicks off at 1:45pm AEST on May 25, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 11.
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Draftstars' AFL Saturday Early slate features the following match-ups:
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID/FWD) | $15,760 | 111.6 | 7.1 |
| Value | Eddie Ford (NMFC, FWD) | $6,390 | 55.7 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Jase Burgoyne (PORT, MID/DEF) | $12,130 | 68.1 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Liam Shiels (NMFC, MID) | $8,520 | 70.2 | 8.2 |
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'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 | Dan Houston (PORT) | $15,640 | 98.5 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jacob Weitering (CARL) | $9,780 | 78.3 | 8 |
| Fade | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $12,130 | 68.1 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Ballard (GC) | $6,670 | 51.9 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,760 | 111.6 | 7.1 |
| Value | Liam Shiels (NMFC) | $8,520 | 70.2 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $12,130 | 68.1 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Paul Curtis (NMFC) | $6,730 | 50.4 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,760 | 111.6 | 7.1 |
| Value | Eddie Ford (NMFC) | $6,390 | 55.7 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Matthew Kennedy (CARL) | $13,310 | 81.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Cameron Zurhaar (NMFC) | $7,590 | 57.1 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $14,880 | 96.6 | 6.5 |
| Value | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $10,930 | 73.9 | 6.8 |
| Fade | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $15,160 | 92.3 | 6.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Saturday Early Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Eddie Ford. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Sheezel 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 Liam Shiels.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jase Burgoyne is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saturday Early 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 Early Round 11 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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