FootyBets.aiSuper Saturday DraftStars Slate: Round 10 AFL Lock-Ins
The Round 10 Saturday slate serves up a cracking three-game menu for daily fantasy punters. We kick off with a blockbuster between Melbourne and Hawthorn at the 'G, head under the roof at Docklands for a fierce clash between Carlton and the Western Bulldogs, before finishing with a high-octane affair as the Crows host North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval. Expect plenty of fast-deck footy, high disposal counts, and massive fantasy ceilings across the board.
Our FootyBets.ai supercomputer has been crunching the numbers, and a clear core of players has emerged to anchor your DraftStars squads. Leading the charge with a 100% appearance rate in our optimal builds is Carlton big man Marc Pittonet. He's projected for a massive 88.4 points, ready to feast on hit-outs and clearances under the roof. Down back, Nick Haynes is thriving in Navy Blue; he's another absolute lock (projected 85.6), primed to rack up uncontested +6 marks.
In the guts, North Melbourne’s Jy Simpkin (85.8 points) and Hawthorn ball-magnet Henry Hustwaite (80.7 points) are impossible for the AI to ignore, appearing in all 10 lineups as they project for heavy tackle and clearance numbers. Up forward, Connor Macdonald (Hawthorn) and Joel Freijah (Western Bulldogs) are featuring in 90% of optimal builds. Both are playing that fantasy-friendly high half-forward role, pushing up the wings to link play and rack up cheap touches.
Positional Quick Tips
- RUC: Marc Pittonet is the undisputed alpha today—lock him in and throw away the key.
- DEF: The Blues backline is where the points are at. Build your defence around Nick Haynes, and if you want to double-dip, pair him with Nic Newman (projecting a slate-breaking 104 points) to hoover up defensive rebounds.
- MID: You can’t ignore the high floors of Jy Simpkin or Henry Hustwaite, but don't sleep on Matthew Kennedy. Now in Bulldogs colours, he's projected to push a massive 99.2 points against his old mob.
- FWD: Don't overthink the forward line. Plug in Connor Macdonald and Joel Freijah for reliable production, or look to North's Colby McKercher for a high-upside pivot.
Ready to cash in? Check out the top 10 optimal DraftStars lineups generated by our AI below!