FootyBets.aiBlues Dominate the Board: DraftStars Preview for Carlton vs Melbourne
Sunday afternoon footy at the 'G doesn't get much better than a heavyweight clash between Carlton and Melbourne. While the Dees will be looking to flex their contested muscle in the middle, our optimal data suggests the Blues are going to absolutely dominate the fantasy scoring. Expect a fierce contest loaded with high disposal counts, plenty of rebound run, and non-stop inside-50 traffic.
Here is a look at the standout players dominating our top optimal builds:
Max Gawn (Projected 113.2 pts) The big beard is an absolute lock, appearing in 100% of our optimal builds. Expect big Max to dominate the hitouts, take his trademark intercept marks behind the footy, and push forward to trouble the scorers. He'll clear the ton with ease.
Lachlan Cowan (Projected 69.8 pts) Another unanimous pick. Cowan is primed to feast on cheap kicks and uncontested marks across half-back as Carlton’s primary distributor out of the defensive fifty. He's a reliable accumulator who consistently builds his score.
Sam Walsh (Projected 96.5 pts) The ultimate midfield running machine. Walsh’s elite tank means he’ll be racking up link-up possessions, laying crunching tackles, and working end-to-end all day. He's an incredibly safe premium play.
Harrison Petty (Projected 56.5 pts) Landing in 90% of our builds, Petty is the ideal defensive piece. He’s set to gobble up intercept marks and mop up incoming Carlton attacks, providing a rock-solid baseline score for your backline.
Harry McKay (Projected 76.4 pts) With Carlton's midfield expected to pump the ball forward, big 'H' is our top forward target. Look for him to pull down a bag of contested clunks and hit the scoreboard heavily.
Position-by-Position Quick Tips
- RUC: Set and forget big Max Gawn. Don't overthink it.
- DEF: Lock in Lachlan Cowan for his rebound run, and pair him with Harrison Petty for steady intercept points.
- MID: It's a Blues party. Stack Sam Walsh alongside the high-volume likes of Matthew Carroll and Oliver Hollands.
- FWD: Anchor your forward line with Harry McKay's goal-kicking upside, and look to Brodie Kemp for a reliable secondary output.
Check out FootyBets.ai’s Top 10 optimal DraftStars lineups for this blockbuster clash below!