AFL Tigers vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2024
Apr 23, 2024, 10:04AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Tigers vs Demons Round 7 DFS contest begins at 7:25pm AEST on April 24, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests or enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Richmond vs Melbourne match-up to help you make the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $17,010 | 113.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Tom McDonald (MELB, DEF) | $7,310 | 57.6 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Liam Baker (RICH, DEF/MID) | $13,650 | 75.8 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Blake Howes (MELB, DEF) | $7,620 | 59.5 | 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'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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Nick Vlastuin (RICH) | $13,360 | 92 | 6.9 |
| Value | Tom McDonald (MELB) | $7,310 | 57.6 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Liam Baker (RICH) | $13,650 | 75.8 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Blake Howes (MELB) | $7,620 | 59.5 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Viney (MELB) | $14,370 | 95.1 | 6.6 |
| Value | Kamdyn McIntosh (RICH) | $6,890 | 52.6 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Liam Baker (RICH) | $13,650 | 75.8 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Thomson Dow (RICH) | $6,830 | 49.3 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Bolton (RICH) | $14,360 | 90.4 | 6.3 |
| Value | Bailey Laurie (MELB) | $6,000 | 42.6 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Alex Neal-Bullen (MELB) | $11,170 | 68.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Maurice Rioli (RICH) | $6,720 | 47.2 | 7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $17,010 | 113.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Sam Naismith (RICH) | $6,990 | 51.8 | 7.4 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Tigers vs Demons Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom McDonald. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Gawn 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 Blake Howes.
On the other hand, according to our model, Liam Baker 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 Tigers vs Demons slate closes at 7:25pm AEST on Wednesday. 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 Tigers vs Demons Round 7 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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