AFL Tigers vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2024
Last updated: Jul 14, 2024, 4:33AM | Published: Jul 10, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Tigers vs Giants Round 18 DFS contest kicks off at 3:20pm AEST on July 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Richmond vs GWS GIANTS match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $16,080 | 110.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Joe Fonti (GWS, DEF) | $6,000 | 54 | 9 |
| Fade | Finn Callaghan (GWS, MID) | $12,440 | 76.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Jones (GWS, FWD) | $7,000 | 56.9 | 8.1 |
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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $16,080 | 110.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Joe Fonti (GWS) | $6,000 | 54 | 9 |
| Fade | Harry Himmelberg (GWS) | $12,940 | 82.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Buckley (GWS) | $7,960 | 60.9 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Green (GWS) | $15,960 | 102.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Sam Banks (RICH) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Callan Ward (GWS) | $12,920 | 79.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Steely Green (RICH) | $6,000 | 45 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Bolton (RICH) | $12,380 | 84.2 | 6.8 |
| Value | Darcy Jones (GWS) | $7,000 | 56.9 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Jesse Hogan (GWS) | $11,100 | 72.9 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Koschitzke (RICH) | $7,060 | 55.8 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Nankervis (RICH) | $15,220 | 103 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jacob Koschitzke (RICH) | $7,060 | 55.8 | 7.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Tigers vs Giants Round 18 teams, consider starting with a value player like Joe Fonti. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachie Whitfield is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Darcy Jones.
On the other hand, according to our model, Finn Callaghan is one of the lowest 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 Tigers vs Giants 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 Tigers vs Giants Round 18 contest. 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 Richmond vs GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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