AFL Suns vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2024
Last updated: Jul 27, 2024, 6:32AM | Published: Jul 24, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Suns vs Lions Round 20 DFS contest starts at 4:35pm AEST on July 27, 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 is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast SUNS vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC, MID/DEF) | $16,400 | 111.7 | 6.8 |
| Value | Henry Smith (BL, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 54.1 | 9 |
| Fade | Ned Moyle (GC, RK) | $12,390 | 74.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Shadeau Brain (BL, DEF) | $6,000 | 48.7 | 8.1 |
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 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 | Sam Flanders (GC) | $16,400 | 111.7 | 6.8 |
| Value | Shadeau Brain (BL) | $6,000 | 48.7 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilmot (BL) | $11,760 | 75.3 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Starcevich (BL) | $6,870 | 50.8 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $16,400 | 111.7 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jaspa Fletcher (BL) | $8,030 | 60.2 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Lachie Neale (BL) | $15,480 | 100 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Humphrey (GC) | $6,850 | 50.3 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joe Daniher (BL) | $12,330 | 84.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Henry Smith (BL) | $6,000 | 54.1 | 9 |
| Fade | Cam Rayner (BL) | $10,550 | 68 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Logan Morris (BL) | $6,000 | 44.4 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $14,050 | 93.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Henry Smith (BL) | $6,000 | 54.1 | 9 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Suns vs Lions Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Henry Smith. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Shadeau Brain.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ned Moyle is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Suns vs Lions slate closes at 4:35pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Lions Round 20 slate. 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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For more on this game, dive into our full Gold Coast SUNS vs Brisbane Lions prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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