AFL Swans vs Kangaroos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2024
Last updated: Jul 13, 2024, 3:33AM | Published: Jul 10, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans vs Kangaroos Round 18 DFS contest kicks off at 1:45pm AEST on July 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD, MID) | $16,850 | 110.3 | 6.5 |
| Value | Liam Shiels (NMFC, MID) | $7,620 | 61.7 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Colby McKercher (NMFC, DEF) | $13,760 | 79.9 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Matt Roberts (SYD, DEF/MID) | $8,930 | 66.9 | 7.5 |
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 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 | Callum Mills (SYD) | $12,410 | 91.3 | 7.4 |
| Value | Matt Roberts (SYD) | $8,930 | 66.9 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Colby McKercher (NMFC) | $13,760 | 79.9 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Robbie Fox (SYD) | $7,100 | 51.9 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD) | $16,850 | 110.3 | 6.5 |
| Value | Liam Shiels (NMFC) | $7,620 | 61.7 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Jy Simpkin (NMFC) | $12,640 | 76 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Matt Roberts (SYD) | $8,930 | 66.9 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,610 | 106.7 | 6.8 |
| Value | Nick Larkey (NMFC) | $7,440 | 55.2 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Will Hayward (SYD) | $10,410 | 65.8 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | James Jordon (SYD) | $8,670 | 63.7 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $15,860 | 106.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $15,860 | 106.6 | 6.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Swans vs Kangaroos Round 18 teams, consider starting with a value player like Liam Shiels. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Matt Roberts.
On the other hand, according to our model, Colby McKercher is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Swans vs Kangaroos slate closes at 1:45pm 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 Kangaroos Round 18 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 North Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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