AFL Swans v Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Grand Final, 2024
Last updated: Sep 28, 2024, 3:32AM | Published: Sep 23, 2024, 6:29AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans v Lions Grand Final, 2024 DFS contest begins at 2:30pm AEST on September 28, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD, MID/FWD) | $16,040 | 103.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Logan Morris (BL, FWD) | $6,000 | 49.5 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Brodie Grundy (SYD, RK) | $14,000 | 85.9 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | James Jordon (SYD, MID/FWD) | $7,260 | 57.7 | 7.9 |
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 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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $15,910 | 102.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Tom McCartin (SYD) | $6,130 | 46.3 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Nick Blakey (SYD) | $11,980 | 76.7 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Payne (BL) | $6,000 | 45 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $16,040 | 103.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Justin McInerney (SYD) | $9,960 | 79 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Cam Rayner (BL) | $10,240 | 63.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | James Jordon (SYD) | $7,260 | 57.7 | 7.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $16,040 | 103.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Logan Morris (BL) | $6,000 | 49.5 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Cam Rayner (BL) | $10,240 | 63.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Justin McInerney (SYD) | $9,960 | 79 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $14,000 | 85.9 | 6.1 |
| Value | Hayden McLean (SYD) | $9,140 | 64.7 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Swans v Lions Grand Final, 2024 teams, consider starting with a value player like Logan Morris. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Isaac Heeney is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including James Jordon.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brodie Grundy is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Swans v Lions slate closes at 2:30pm 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 Swans v Lions Grand Final contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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