MCG Blockbuster: Steele and Kozzy Set to Ignite DraftStars Slates!

The MCG hosts a mouthwatering Sunday afternoon clash as Melbourne and Richmond lock horns in a high-stakes July battle. With both sides desperate to assert their dominance, expect a fierce, contested brand of footy under the Melbourne sky. It’s the perfect recipe for massive daily fantasy scores, and our FootyBets.ai simulator has crunched the numbers to find the ultimate winning edge.

Here are the key stars dominating our optimal lineups:

• Jack Steele (Melbourne | MID): The hard-nosed midfielder has transitioned seamlessly into the red and blue. Appearing in 100% of our optimal lineups with a projected 104.2 points, Steele is a tackling machine who thrives in contested space—expect a heap of clearances and defensive pressure.
• Noah Balta (Richmond | RUC): A perfect 10-for-10 in our models, Balta (projected 75.2) is the ultimate fantasy Swiss Army knife. Taking on ruck duties, his athletic ability to grab intercept marks and impact the ground ball makes him a premier target.
• Kysaiah Pickett (Melbourne | FWD): 'Kozzy' has the highest projection on the slate at a massive 107.7. When he's on, he’s completely unstoppable. Look for him to tear the Tigers apart with inside-50 entries, tackles inside 50, and multiple goals.
• Tim Taranto (Richmond | MID): The Tigers' tireless engine room operator appears in 90% of optimal lineups. Projected for 105.7 points, Taranto is a pure disposal hog who will rack up uncontested marks and handball receives all afternoon.

Quick Position Tips

• Ruck: Noah Balta is the consensus play for flexibility, but if you want to go ultra-premium, Max Gawn (projected 113.7) remains the undisputed king of hit-outs.
• Defender: Sam Banks (projected 74.8) is highly favoured by our AI to chip around the backline and rack up uncontested marks.
• Midfield: Kane McAuliffe (projected 79.8) is the perfect mid-tier enabler, allowing you to fit the high-scoring superstars into your lineup.
• Forward: Lock in Rhyan Mansell (projected 62.0) as a solid contributor who will generate points through high-intensity pressure acts and tackles.

Ready to dominate your DFS contests? Check out our top 10 AI-optimized lineups below to lock in your winning formulas!