AFL Saturday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2024
Last updated: Jul 6, 2024, 9:33AM | Published: Jul 3, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saturday Late Round 17 DFS contest commences at 7:32pm AEST on July 6, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 17.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Saturday Late slate consists of 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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $15,790 | 110.6 | 7 |
| Value | Darcy Jones (GWS, FWD) | $6,000 | 55.4 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Elijah Hollands (CARL, MID) | $11,960 | 69.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Seth Campbell (RICH, FWD) | $6,000 | 53.9 | 9 |
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 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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $15,790 | 110.6 | 7 |
| Value | Joe Fonti (GWS) | $6,000 | 53.7 | 9 |
| Fade | Heath Chapman (FRE) | $10,130 | 63.6 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Tom Brown (RICH) | $6,000 | 49.9 | 8.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL) | $16,570 | 109.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Oliver Hollands (CARL) | $6,000 | 51.1 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Elijah Hollands (CARL) | $11,960 | 69.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Kane McAuliffe (RICH) | $6,000 | 46.9 | 7.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Bolton (RICH) | $11,950 | 82.2 | 6.9 |
| Value | Darcy Jones (GWS) | $6,000 | 55.4 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Josh Treacy (FRE) | $11,860 | 74.4 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Seth Campbell (RICH) | $6,000 | 53.9 | 9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Nankervis (RICH) | $14,940 | 97.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jake Riccardi (GWS) | $9,020 | 64.6 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $13,760 | 88.8 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Koschitzke (RICH) | $7,850 | 56.2 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Saturday Late Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Darcy Jones. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachie Whitfield 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 Seth Campbell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Elijah Hollands is one of the worst 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 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 17 slate. 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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