AFL Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2024
Last updated: May 5, 2024, 2:32AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Sunday Round 8 DFS contest kicks off at 1:00pm AEST on May 5, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate 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.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Sunday slate consists of the following matches:
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Caleb Serong (FRE, MID) | $16,420 | 108 | 6.6 |
| Value | David Swallow (GC, FWD/DEF) | $6,000 | 53.6 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Will Graham (GC, DEF/MID) | $10,530 | 63.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Rory Atkins (GC, DEF) | $8,120 | 72.4 | 8.9 |
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 | Sam Flanders (GC) | $15,900 | 106.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Rory Atkins (GC) | $8,120 | 72.4 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Will Graham (GC) | $10,530 | 63.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | David Swallow (GC) | $6,000 | 53.6 | 8.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Caleb Serong (FRE) | $16,420 | 108 | 6.6 |
| Value | Bruce Reville (BL) | $6,000 | 51.9 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Will Graham (GC) | $10,530 | 63.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Sam Banks (RICH) | $6,000 | 48 | 8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Bolton (RICH) | $14,180 | 91.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | David Swallow (GC) | $6,000 | 53.6 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Josh Treacy (FRE) | $11,200 | 68.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Reville (BL) | $6,000 | 51.9 | 8.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $16,060 | 105.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Sam Naismith (RICH) | $6,350 | 49.4 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Josh Treacy (FRE) | $11,200 | 68.2 | 6.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Sunday Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like David Swallow. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Caleb Serong is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Rory Atkins.
On the other hand, according to our model, Will Graham 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 Sunday slate closes at 1:00pm 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 Sunday Round 8 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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