AFL Suns vs Bombers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 12, 2024
Last updated: Jun 2, 2024, 5:32AM | Published: May 29, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Suns vs Bombers Round 12 DFS contest commences at 4:00pm AEST on June 2, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 12.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast SUNS vs Essendon match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nic Martin (ESS, DEF) | $15,740 | 109.6 | 7 |
| Value | Harrison Jones (ESS, FWD) | $6,000 | 54.1 | 9 |
| Fade | Mac Andrew (GC, DEF) | $10,330 | 62.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Ballard (GC, DEF) | $6,000 | 50.2 | 8.4 |
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 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 | Nic Martin (ESS) | $15,740 | 109.6 | 7 |
| Value | Charlie Ballard (GC) | $6,000 | 50.2 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Mac Andrew (GC) | $10,330 | 62.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Sam Collins (GC) | $6,000 | 49.5 | 8.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $16,440 | 109.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Brayden Fiorini (GC) | $10,360 | 76.2 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Sam Durham (ESS) | $11,860 | 76 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jake Stringer (ESS) | $9,130 | 66.7 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jye Caldwell (ESS) | $12,450 | 85.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Harrison Jones (ESS) | $6,000 | 54.1 | 9 |
| Fade | Peter Wright (ESS) | $10,610 | 64.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jack Lukosius (GC) | $9,630 | 72.4 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Wright (ESS) | $10,610 | 64.8 | 6.1 |
| Value | Ned Moyle (GC) | $9,490 | 64.6 | 6.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Suns vs Bombers Round 12 teams, consider starting with a value player like Harrison Jones. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nic Martin is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Charlie Ballard.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mac Andrew is one of the worst 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 Suns vs Bombers slate closes at 4:00pm 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 Suns vs Bombers Round 12 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Gold Coast SUNS vs Essendon prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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