AFL Swans vs Crows Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2024
Last updated: Aug 24, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Aug 21, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans vs Crows Round 24 DFS contest commences at 7:40pm AEST on August 24, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL, MID) | $15,650 | 104.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Zac Taylor (ADEL, MID) | $6,000 | 62.3 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Matt Roberts (SYD, DEF) | $12,400 | 80.1 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Caiden Cleary (SYD, MID/FWD) | $6,000 | 56.1 | 9.3 |
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'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 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 | Rory Laird (ADEL) | $14,820 | 99.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Daniel Curtin (ADEL) | $6,000 | 51.2 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Matt Roberts (SYD) | $12,400 | 80.1 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | James Borlase (ADEL) | $6,000 | 51.5 | 8.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $15,650 | 104.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Zac Taylor (ADEL) | $6,000 | 62.3 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Lachlan Sholl (ADEL) | $13,600 | 88.5 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Caiden Cleary (SYD) | $6,000 | 56.1 | 9.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ben Keays (ADEL) | $12,190 | 86.5 | 7.1 |
| Value | Caiden Cleary (SYD) | $6,000 | 56.1 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Luke Parker (SYD) | $10,980 | 78.7 | 7.2 |
| Cheapie | Taylor Adams (SYD) | $9,000 | 70.4 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reilly O'Brien (ADEL) | $13,910 | 92.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL) | $8,900 | 60.2 | 6.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Swans vs Crows Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Zac Taylor. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jordan Dawson 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 Caiden Cleary.
On the other hand, according to our model, Matt Roberts is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Swans vs Crows slate closes at 7:40pm 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 vs Crows Round 24 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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For more on this game, dive into our full Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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