AFL Swans vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2024
Last updated: Jul 28, 2024, 4:32AM | Published: Jul 24, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans vs Bulldogs Round 20 DFS contest commences at 3:20pm AEST on July 28, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make 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've reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Swans vs Western Bulldogs match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD, MID) | $16,940 | 114.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Corey Warner (SYD, FWD) | $6,000 | 49.5 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Rory Lobb (WB, DEF) | $10,310 | 66 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Poulter (WB, MID) | $8,360 | 65.4 | 7.8 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Bailey Dale (WB) | $14,080 | 92.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Nick Coffield (WB) | $7,400 | 57.7 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Rory Lobb (WB) | $10,310 | 66 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Taylor Duryea (WB) | $8,140 | 59.9 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD) | $16,940 | 114.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Caleb Poulter (WB) | $8,360 | 65.4 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Chad Warner (SYD) | $14,180 | 93.6 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan McNeil (WB) | $6,720 | 49.7 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $14,940 | 101.6 | 6.8 |
| Value | Corey Warner (SYD) | $6,000 | 49.5 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Will Hayward (SYD) | $10,030 | 65.2 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Naughton (WB) | $9,060 | 70.1 | 7.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $15,600 | 108.9 | 7 |
| Value | Tim English (WB) | $15,600 | 108.9 | 7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Swans vs Bulldogs Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Corey Warner. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Errol Gulden is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Caleb Poulter.
On the other hand, according to our model, Rory Lobb is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Swans vs Bulldogs slate closes at 3:20pm 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 Swans vs Bulldogs Round 20 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 Sydney Swans vs Western Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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