AFL Swans v Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Grand Final, 2024
Last updated: Sep 25, 2024, 4:32PM | Published: Sep 23, 2024, 6:29AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans v Lions Grand Final, 2024 DFS contest commences at 2:30pm AEST on September 28, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests.
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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 find 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 | Jarryd Lyons (BL, MID) | $7,820 | 83.9 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Callum Mills (SYD, DEF/MID) | $13,480 | 81 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Angus Sheldrick (SYD, MID) | $7,450 | 70.4 | 9.4 |
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 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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $15,910 | 102.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jaiden Magor (SYD) | $6,000 | 54.9 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Callum Mills (SYD) | $13,480 | 81 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Carter Michael (BL) | $6,000 | 52.5 | 8.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $16,040 | 103.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jarryd Lyons (BL) | $7,820 | 83.9 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Callum Mills (SYD) | $13,480 | 81 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Angus Sheldrick (SYD) | $7,450 | 70.4 | 9.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $16,040 | 103.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Caiden Cleary (SYD) | $6,000 | 55.5 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Cam Rayner (BL) | $10,240 | 63.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Konstanty (SYD) | $6,000 | 53.2 | 8.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $14,000 | 85.9 | 6.1 |
| Value | Lachlan McAndrew (SYD) | $6,000 | 53.1 | 8.9 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
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 Jarryd Lyons. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Angus Sheldrick.
On the other hand, according to our model, Callum Mills 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 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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