FootyBets.aiSaturday Showdown: AI’s Core Locks for Crows vs Suns at Adelaide Oval
The Adelaide Crows host the Gold Coast Suns this Saturday in what shapes up as a fast-paced, high-scoring fantasy feast at Adelaide Oval. Both midfields are primed to clash on the quick deck, meaning daily fantasy coaches need to nail their combinations to climb the DraftStars leaderboards.
Our FootyBets.ai algorithm has crunched the numbers, and these four stars are absolute must-haves for your builds.
The AI Core Locks
- Jordan Dawson (Adelaide, MID - Projected 130.8 pts): Appearing in 10/10 optimal lineups, the Crows skipper is a non-negotiable. Expect Dawson to dominate with his elite kicking, rack up tons of uncontested marks, and lay plenty of tackles as the main distributor.
- Dylan Patterson (Gold Coast, DEF - Projected 57.6 pts): A perfect 10/10 lock in our lineups. Patterson provides reliable defensive steel, expected to intercept frequently and accumulate cheap possessions on the rebound.
- Beau Addinsall (Gold Coast, MID - Projected 70.5 pts): Another player who features in 100% of the AI's optimal teams. His elite work rate in transition and knack for hitting the scoreboard makes him a crucial value play.
- Matt Rowell (Gold Coast, MID - Projected 101.9 pts): Featuring in 9/10 lineups, the contested-ball beast will do what he does best: put his head over the leather, win clearances, and rack up double-digit tackles in the clinches.
- Alex Neal-Bullen (Adelaide, FWD - Projected 70.8 pts): In 8/10 lineups, "ANB" is your go-to forward. His high-intensity pressure and elite tank mean he’ll find plenty of link-up possessions and tackles inside 50.
Position-by-Position Quick Tips
- DEF: Josh Worrell (Adelaide, proj 85.2) is a great pick. He'll be busy down back, chipping in with intercept marks and easy rebound disposals.
- MID: Pair Dawson with Noah Anderson (Gold Coast, proj 107.8) if you want to double down on elite, high-disposal premium midfielders.
- RUC: Ned Moyle (Gold Coast, proj 75.9) is the preferred choice to control the hitouts and grab easy around-the-ground marks.
- FWD: Christian Petracca (Gold Coast, proj 92.5) is primed for a massive game rotating between the forward pocket and the centre bounces.
Ready to lock in a winning roster? Check out the AI's Top 10 optimal lineups below to get your winning edge!