AFL Suns vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2024
Last updated: Jul 14, 2024, 2:33AM | Published: Jul 10, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Suns vs Power Round 18 DFS contest starts at 1:10pm AEST on July 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast SUNS vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC, MID/DEF) | $15,960 | 110.4 | 6.9 |
| Value | Quinton Narkle (PORT, FWD/MID) | $7,320 | 58 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Jase Burgoyne (PORT, DEF/MID) | $10,570 | 66.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Byrne-Jones (PORT, FWD) | $7,440 | 55.1 | 7.4 |
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 | Sam Flanders (GC) | $15,960 | 110.4 | 6.9 |
| Value | Charlie Ballard (GC) | $7,570 | 53 | 7 |
| Fade | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $10,570 | 66.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Connor Budarick (GC) | $9,790 | 68 | 6.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $15,960 | 110.4 | 6.9 |
| Value | Quinton Narkle (PORT) | $7,320 | 58 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $10,570 | 66.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Ben Ainsworth (GC) | $9,500 | 66.1 | 7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Travis Boak (PORT) | $10,100 | 73.6 | 7.3 |
| Value | Quinton Narkle (PORT) | $7,320 | 58 | 7.9 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Byrne-Jones (PORT) | $7,440 | 55.1 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $10,710 | 76.4 | 7.1 |
| Value | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $10,710 | 76.4 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Suns vs Power Round 18 teams, consider starting with a value player like Quinton Narkle. 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 Darcy Byrne-Jones.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jase Burgoyne is one of the worst 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 Power 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 Suns vs Power Round 18 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 Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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