AFL Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2024
Last updated: Jun 9, 2024, 4:32AM | Published: Jun 5, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Sunday Round 13 DFS contest kicks off at 3:20pm AEST on June 9, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 13.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Sunday slate features these games:
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS, MID) | $16,130 | 109.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Elijah Tsatas (ESS, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 63.5 | 10.6 |
| Fade | Jordan Ridley (ESS, DEF) | $14,200 | 85.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Oisin Mullin (GEEL, DEF/MID) | $6,000 | 45.6 | 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 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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) | $15,100 | 108.4 | 7.2 |
| Value | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $6,000 | 45.6 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Jordan Ridley (ESS) | $14,200 | 85.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Laverde (ESS) | $7,800 | 57.7 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $16,130 | 109.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Elijah Tsatas (ESS) | $6,000 | 63.5 | 10.6 |
| Fade | Tom Papley (SYD) | $10,280 | 62.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $6,000 | 45.6 | 7.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $16,440 | 108.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Elijah Tsatas (ESS) | $6,000 | 63.5 | 10.6 |
| Fade | Tom Papley (SYD) | $10,280 | 62.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Lachie Fogarty (CARL) | $8,070 | 57.1 | 7.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $15,250 | 97.9 | 6.4 |
| Value | Shannon Neale (GEEL) | $7,330 | 51.7 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $13,300 | 82.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Hayden McLean (SYD) | $9,740 | 65.6 | 6.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Sunday Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Elijah Tsatas. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zach Merrett is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Oisin Mullin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jordan Ridley 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 Sunday slate closes at 3:20pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Sunday Round 13 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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