AFL Swans vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2024
Last updated: May 17, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: May 15, 2024, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans vs Blues Round 10 DFS contest commences at 7:40pm AEST on May 17, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 10.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Swans vs Carlton match-up to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL, MID) | $16,890 | 108.5 | 6.4 |
| Value | Zac Williams (CARL, DEF) | $9,380 | 70.2 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Will Hayward (SYD, FWD) | $10,820 | 62.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Francis (SYD, DEF) | $7,310 | 54.1 | 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 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 | Nic Newman (CARL) | $13,630 | 86.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Zac Williams (CARL) | $9,380 | 70.2 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Jake Lloyd (SYD) | $13,150 | 81.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Francis (SYD) | $7,310 | 54.1 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL) | $16,890 | 108.5 | 6.4 |
| Value | James Jordon (SYD) | $9,500 | 68 | 7.2 |
| Fade | James Rowbottom (SYD) | $13,230 | 81.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Tom Papley (SYD) | $9,040 | 64.6 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $15,540 | 107.3 | 6.9 |
| Value | Sam Wicks (SYD) | $6,800 | 50 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Will Hayward (SYD) | $10,820 | 62.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Owies (CARL) | $7,000 | 50.8 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $14,590 | 90.4 | 6.2 |
| Value | Hayden McLean (SYD) | $9,140 | 62.2 | 6.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Swans vs Blues Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Zac Williams. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Sam Walsh 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 Aaron Francis.
On the other hand, according to our model, Will Hayward 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 vs Blues slate closes at 7:40pm AEST on Friday. 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 vs Blues Round 10 contest. 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 Sydney Swans vs Carlton prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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