AFL Saturday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2024
Last updated: Jul 27, 2024, 9:33AM | Published: Jul 24, 2024, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saturday Late Round 20 DFS contest commences at 7:33pm AEST on July 27, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Draftstars' AFL Saturday Late slate consists of the following match-ups:
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $16,680 | 115.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Jake Waterman (WCE, FWD) | $9,550 | 74.1 | 7.8 |
| Fade | James Peatling (GWS, MID) | $11,120 | 56.3 | 5.1 |
| Cheapie | Jack Hutchinson (WCE, FWD) | $6,000 | 45.5 | 7.6 |
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 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) | $16,680 | 115.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Josh Rotham (WCE) | $6,000 | 43.6 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Luke Ryan (FRE) | $15,790 | 94.8 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Andy Moniz-Wakefield (MELB) | $7,940 | 57.2 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Green (GWS) | $16,300 | 106.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Bailey Laurie (MELB) | $6,000 | 44.9 | 7.5 |
| Fade | James Peatling (GWS) | $11,120 | 56.3 | 5.1 |
| Cheapie | Liam Ryan (WCE) | $8,860 | 62.4 | 7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $12,670 | 81.5 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jake Waterman (WCE) | $9,550 | 74.1 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Toby Bedford (GWS) | $10,460 | 65.2 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jack Hutchinson (WCE) | $6,000 | 45.5 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $15,940 | 108.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jack Williams (WCE) | $6,000 | 42.6 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Jacob van Rooyen (MELB) | $10,180 | 64.1 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jake Riccardi (GWS) | $9,100 | 62.6 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Saturday Late Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jake Waterman. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jack Hutchinson.
On the other hand, according to our model, James Peatling is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saturday Late slate closes at 7:33pm 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 20 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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