FootyBets.aiAFL DraftStars Fantasy Guide: Roos vs Saints at Marvel
Sunday afternoon under the roof at Marvel Stadium sees North Melbourne clash with St Kilda in what promises to be a fast-paced fantasy feast. With pristine fast-deck conditions inside Docklands, expect high-volume disposals and plenty of End-to-End transition play. Our FootyBets.ai algorithm has crunched the numbers, and North Melbourne's ball-magnets are heavily controlling the optimal builds.
Key Player Breakdown
- Luke Davies-Uniacke (NM, MID - 104.7 proj): LDU is a locked-and-loaded engine room operator who features in 100% of our AI's top lineups. Expect him to clear 25+ disposals while padding his stat sheet with tackle pressure and inside-50 entries.
- Colby McKercher (NM, FWD - 86.8 proj): McKercher designated as a FWD is practically a cheat code. Running through the midfield and across half-back, his elite kick-to-handpass ratio and uncontested marks provide incredible fantasy upside.
- Tom De Koning (STK, RUC - 69.8 proj): The algorithm favours De Koning as the lone ruck consensus across all 10 optimal builds. His work rate around the ground, second-effort tackles, and tap work make him a plug-and-play anchor.
- Luke Parker (NM, DEF - 104.6 proj): Thriving in his defensive role, the veteran offers elite fantasy floor. Between kick-ins, rebound-50s, and intercept marks, Parker is projected for a massive ton.
- Jy Simpkin (NM, MID - 92.5 pts): Forming a deadly stack with LDU, Simpkin brings relentless work rate between the arches. High disposal counts paired with goal-scoring upside make him a core staple.
Quick Position Tips
- RUC: Tom De Koning (STK) — Clean sweep across all top AI lineups; total set-and-forget lock.
- DEF: Luke Parker (NM) — High ceiling with intercept marks and kick-in duties down back.
- MID: Luke Davies-Uniacke (NM) — The premier captain candidate to anchor your midfield stack.
- FWD: Colby McKercher (NM) — Midfield-type possession numbers listed in your forward line.
Scroll down to check out our AI's Top 10 optimal DraftStars lineups for Sunday's clash!