AFL Saturday Late Draftstars DFS Preview for Round 5, 2024
Last updated: Apr 13, 2024, 8:33AM | Published: Apr 10, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saturday Late Round 5 DFS contest starts at 7:30pm AEST on April 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 aims to guide you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests or enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 5.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Saturday Late slate consists of the following games:
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Cheat Sheet
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on the slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT, MID) | $16,100 | 107.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Henry Hustwaite (HAW, MID) | $6,000 | 52.7 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Jai Newcombe (HAW, MID) | $13,710 | 82.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jase Burgoyne (PORT, MID/DEF) | $7,160 | 58.7 | 8.2 |
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 | Sam Flanders (GC) | $15,030 | 102.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $7,160 | 58.7 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Karl Amon (HAW) | $14,660 | 90.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Lachie Jones (PORT) | $6,000 | 45.1 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $16,100 | 107.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Henry Hustwaite (HAW) | $6,000 | 52.7 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Jai Newcombe (HAW) | $13,710 | 82.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $7,160 | 58.7 | 8.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $13,220 | 92.6 | 7 |
| Value | Jed McEntee (PORT) | $6,000 | 48 | 8 |
| Fade | Nat Fyfe (FRE) | $10,690 | 68.3 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Cam Mackenzie (HAW) | $8,340 | 62.8 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $13,220 | 92.6 | 7 |
| Value | Max Ramsden (HAW) | $6,000 | 44.4 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Ivan Soldo (PORT) | $11,230 | 75.3 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Dixon (PORT) | $9,810 | 70 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Saturday Late Round 5 team(s), consider starting with a value player like Henry Hustwaite. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Connor Rozee 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 Jase Burgoyne.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jai Newcombe is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
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 5 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saturday Late slate closes at 7:30pm AEST on Saturday. ENTER NOW!
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