FootyBets.aiSunday Roast: The AI’s Golden Targets for Round 19 DraftStars
We have a Sunday beauty on our hands for Round 19, with a cracking three-game slate to close out the weekend. The action kicks off at the MCG with Richmond hosting Hawthorn, before the Gold Coast Suns welcome the Western Bulldogs to People First Stadium, and we wrap up under the roof at Docklands with a fast-paced clash between Essendon and GWS. With several high-scoring fantasy engines in prime matchups, our FootyBets.ai algorithm has crunched the numbers to find the ultimate plays.
Here are the key stars dominating the optimal lineups:
The AI's Core Five
- Archie Roberts (Essendon, DEF): Appearing in 10/10 optimal lineups with a massive 108.0 projection, Roberts is the AI’s top priority. Expect him to generate a mountain of points off half-back, utilising his elite kicking and rebounding game under the roof.
- Peter Wright (Essendon, RUC): "2-Metre Peter" is a perfect 10/10 in our lineups with a projected 97.8 points. Wright’s ability to pinch-hit in the ruck and clunk contested marks inside 50 makes him a highly versatile scoring threat.
- Matthew Kennedy & Tom Liberatore (Western Bulldogs, MID): This Bulldogs duo both feature in 10/10 lineups, projected at 97.0 and 96.9 respectively. Against a physical Suns outfit, expect "Libba" and Kennedy to thrives in the trenches, racking up tackles, contested possessions, and clearances.
- Oliver Greeves (Hawthorn, FWD): A sneaky locks in 10/10 lineups, projected at 57.4. Greeves acts as the perfect glue guy for your rosters, keeping your forward line steady and contributing consistent disposal numbers against the Tigers.
- Sam Durham (Essendon, MID): Featuring in 9/10 lineups with a projection of 97.7, Durham’s elite aerobic capacity on the wing and through the middle makes him a prime target against the Giants.
Position-by-Position Quick Tips
- Ruck: Peter Wright (ESS) is the premier choice here, but if you want to differentiate, Ned Moyle (GC) (projected 83.6) offers a strong solo-ruck option if conditions get greasy in Queensland.
- Defender: Look no further than Archie Roberts (ESS) for your ceiling play, while Daniel Rioli (GC) (projected 85.3) is a reliable home-ground general to consider for your backline.
- Midfielder: While the Bulldog boys are core, Ed Richards (WB) boasts the slate's highest projection at 111.4. His explosive pace out of stoppage is fantasy gold.
- Forward: Stephen Coniglio (GWS) appears in 8/10 lineups with a 65.6 projection. His midfield pedigree means his scoring ceiling is far higher than a standard forward if he spends time on the ball.
Ready to build a winning ticket? Scroll down to reveal the AI’s Top 10 optimal lineups for Sunday’s slate!