FootyBets.aiSunday DFS Sizzler: Sheezel and the Suns Shape Round 16 DraftStars Gold
We’ve got a cracking Sunday double-header for Round 16, starting with a fast-paced clash between North Melbourne and Essendon under the roof at Docklands, before we head west as Fremantle hosts the Gold Coast Suns at Perth Stadium. With distinct styles of play on offer across both fixtures, locking in the right mix of high-ceiling ball magnets and high-volume tackling machines is the key to conquering this slate.
Our AI has crunched the numbers, and these are the key stars dominating the optimal lineups:
- Josh Goater (North Melbourne, DEF): Featured in a perfect 10/10 lineups. Goater is projected for a handy 65.7 points and is the ultimate lock to help you build out the rest of your squad.
- Beau Addinsall (Gold Coast, MID): Another 10/10 lock. The young Suns mid is projected for a robust 71.7 points and is poised to exploit the wide expanses of Perth Stadium with his elite work rate.
- Touk Miller (Gold Coast, FWD): Appearing in all 10 lineups with an 89.6 projection. Having a midfielder of Miller’s calibre eligible in your forward line is an absolute cheat code.
- Harry Sheezel (North Melbourne, MID): Present in 9/10 lineups with a massive slate-high projection of 120.7 points. "The Sheez" is the undisputed king of fantasy accumulation and a must-have captain option.
- Colby McKercher (North Melbourne, FWD): Also appearing in 9/10 lineups. Projected for 84.0 points, his lethal disposal and transition play out of the back half will carve the Bombers up.
- Jarrod Witts (Gold Coast, RUC): The big Sun features in 9/10 lineups (67.9 projected points), primed to dominate the hit-outs and provide a rock-solid floor.
Quick Position Tips
- DEF: Luke Parker (North Melbourne) The veteran has found a home in the Roos' backline. Projected for a huge 103.4 points and appearing in 4/10 optimal lineups, his intercepting and leadership are fantasy gold.
- MID: Matt Rowell (Gold Coast) In what promises to be a physical battle against Freo’s engine room, Rowell’s inside grunt and tackle pressure (projected 106.0 points) make him a premium midfield play.
- RUC: Jarrod Witts (Gold Coast) With Sean Darcy projected lower, Witts is the clear premier ruck option to anchor your lineups for safety and consistency.
- FWD: Touk Miller (Gold Coast) Don't overthink this one. Lock in the Suns' leader to get a pure, high-possession midfielder scoring big points in your forward line.
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