AFL Saturday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2024
Last updated: Jun 29, 2024, 9:33AM | Published: Jun 26, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saturday Late Round 16 DFS contest begins at 7:32pm AEST on June 29, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 16.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Saturday Late slate includes the following matches:
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Zach Merrett (ESS, MID) | $16,070 | 108.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Callum M. Brown (GWS, FWD) | $6,000 | 50.6 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Izak Rankine (ADEL, FWD/MID) | $13,790 | 82.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Sam Berry (ADEL, MID) | $7,220 | 58.7 | 8.1 |
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 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 | Nic Martin (ESS) | $15,590 | 107.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | Ben McKay (ESS) | $6,000 | 47.6 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Jordan Ridley (ESS) | $13,640 | 85.8 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Leek Aleer (GWS) | $6,000 | 44.2 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $16,070 | 108.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Sam Berry (ADEL) | $7,220 | 58.7 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Izak Rankine (ADEL) | $13,790 | 82.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Brayden Cook (ADEL) | $6,000 | 44.1 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nic Martin (ESS) | $15,590 | 107.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | Callum M. Brown (GWS) | $6,000 | 50.6 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Izak Rankine (ADEL) | $13,790 | 82.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Max Gruzewski (GWS) | $6,000 | 46.6 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reilly O'Brien (ADEL) | $13,010 | 88.6 | 6.8 |
| Value | Shannon Neale (GEEL) | $6,970 | 52.4 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $13,150 | 88 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Jake Riccardi (GWS) | $9,610 | 65.6 | 6.8 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Saturday Late Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Callum M. Brown. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zach Merrett 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 Sam Berry.
On the other hand, according to our model, Izak Rankine 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 Late slate closes at 7:32pm 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 Late Round 16 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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