AFL Suns vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2024
Last updated: May 16, 2024, 9:33AM | Published: May 15, 2024, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Suns vs Cats Round 10 DFS contest kicks off at 7:33pm AEST on May 16, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 10.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast SUNS vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you make the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC, MID/DEF) | $15,990 | 104.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Lloyd Johnston (GC, DEF) | $6,000 | 48.5 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Zach Guthrie (GEEL, DEF) | $12,820 | 74.7 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Ned Moyle (GC, RK) | $7,970 | 62.5 | 7.8 |
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 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) | $15,990 | 104.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Lloyd Johnston (GC) | $6,000 | 48.5 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Zach Guthrie (GEEL) | $12,820 | 74.7 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Jack Lukosius (GC) | $9,620 | 73 | 7.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $15,990 | 104.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Cameron Guthrie (GEEL) | $11,860 | 88.8 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Jack Bowes (GEEL) | $11,770 | 73.9 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $8,600 | 63.3 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gryan Miers (GEEL) | $13,320 | 86 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jack Lukosius (GC) | $9,620 | 73 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Brandan Parfitt (GEEL) | $11,350 | 75.4 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $8,600 | 63.3 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mark Blicavs (GEEL) | $9,600 | 68.5 | 7.1 |
| Value | Ned Moyle (GC) | $7,970 | 62.5 | 7.8 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Suns vs Cats Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Lloyd Johnston. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Sam Flanders 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 Ned Moyle.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zach Guthrie 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 Cats slate closes at 7:33pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Cats Round 10 slate. 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 Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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