AFL Saints vs Kangaroos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2024
Last updated: May 4, 2024, 6:33AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Kangaroos Round 8 DFS contest starts at 4:35pm AEST on May 4, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 8.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs North Melbourne match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID/DEF) | $17,810 | 114.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jaidyn Stephenson (NMFC, FWD) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Colby McKercher (NMFC, MID/DEF) | $11,810 | 72.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Dougal Howard (STK, DEF) | $6,000 | 45.7 | 7.6 |
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 | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $17,810 | 114.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Zac Fisher (NMFC) | $10,840 | 83.6 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Colby McKercher (NMFC) | $11,810 | 72.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Dougal Howard (STK) | $6,000 | 45.7 | 7.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $17,810 | 114.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Mason Wood (STK) | $11,230 | 90 | 8 |
| Fade | Colby McKercher (NMFC) | $11,810 | 72.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Liam Shiels (NMFC) | $9,770 | 73.6 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bradley Hill (STK) | $13,020 | 82.7 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jaidyn Stephenson (NMFC) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilson (STK) | $10,080 | 63.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Blake Drury (NMFC) | $6,230 | 47 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $15,440 | 112.8 | 7.3 |
| Value | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $15,440 | 112.8 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Saints vs Kangaroos Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jaidyn Stephenson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Sheezel 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 Dougal Howard.
On the other hand, according to our model, Colby McKercher is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saints vs Kangaroos slate closes at 4:35pm 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 Saints vs Kangaroos Round 8 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 St Kilda vs North Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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