AFL Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2024
Last updated: Jul 28, 2024, 2:32AM | Published: Jul 24, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Sunday Round 20 DFS contest kicks off at 1:10pm AEST on July 28, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 20.
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Draftstars' AFL Sunday slate includes these match-ups:
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD, MID) | $16,940 | 114.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | James Trezise (RICH, DEF) | $6,220 | 62.7 | 10.1 |
| Fade | James Worpel (HAW, MID) | $13,090 | 76.7 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Jack Bytel (COLL, MID) | $6,000 | 54.7 | 9.1 |
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'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 | James Sicily (HAW) | $14,190 | 93.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | James Trezise (RICH) | $6,220 | 62.7 | 10.1 |
| Fade | Steele Sidebottom (COLL) | $13,000 | 77 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Hugh Bond (ADEL) | $6,000 | 49.1 | 8.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD) | $16,940 | 114.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jack Bytel (COLL) | $6,000 | 54.7 | 9.1 |
| Fade | James Worpel (HAW) | $13,090 | 76.7 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Kamdyn McIntosh (RICH) | $6,000 | 49.4 | 8.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $14,940 | 101.6 | 6.8 |
| Value | Corey Warner (SYD) | $6,000 | 49.5 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Darcy Fogarty (ADEL) | $10,010 | 63.2 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Sam Banks (RICH) | $6,000 | 48 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $15,600 | 108.9 | 7 |
| Value | Mason Cox (COLL) | $7,530 | 52.9 | 7 |
| Fade | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $15,540 | 98.6 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL) | $8,000 | 53 | 6.6 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Sunday Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like James Trezise. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Errol Gulden is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jack Bytel.
On the other hand, according to our model, James Worpel 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 Sunday slate closes at 1:10pm 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 20 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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