AFL Suns vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview for Round 5, 2024
Last updated: Apr 13, 2024, 8:32AM | Published: Apr 10, 2024, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Suns vs Hawks Round 5 DFS contest commences at 7:30pm AEST on April 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests or even enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 5.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the best DFS projections in the world.
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Cheat Sheet
We have reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast SUNS vs Hawthorn match-up to help you make the best picks on the slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC, MID/DEF) | $15,030 | 102.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Henry Hustwaite (HAW, MID) | $6,000 | 52.7 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Jai Newcombe (HAW, MID) | $13,710 | 82.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Cam Mackenzie (HAW, MID/FWD) | $8,340 | 62.8 | 7.5 |
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'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 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 | Sam Flanders (GC) | $15,030 | 102.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Massimo D'Ambrosio (HAW) | $10,090 | 74 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Karl Amon (HAW) | $14,660 | 90.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Frost (HAW) | $6,000 | 42.8 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $15,030 | 102.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Henry Hustwaite (HAW) | $6,000 | 52.7 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Jai Newcombe (HAW) | $13,710 | 82.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Cam Mackenzie (HAW) | $8,340 | 62.8 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $12,680 | 81.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Cam Mackenzie (HAW) | $8,340 | 62.8 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Jack Lukosius (GC) | $11,300 | 73.6 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Max Ramsden (HAW) | $6,000 | 44.4 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $13,550 | 91.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Max Ramsden (HAW) | $6,000 | 44.4 | 7.4 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Suns vs Hawks Round 5 team(s), consider starting with a value player like Henry Hustwaite. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Sam Flanders 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 Cam Mackenzie.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jai Newcombe is one of the worst value options in this game, 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 Suns vs Hawks 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 Suns vs Hawks slate closes at 7:30pm AEST on Saturday. ENTER NOW!
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