FootyBets.aiSunday Funday: Crush the AFL Round 3 DraftStars Slate
We’ve got a cracking two-game Sunday slate to wrap up AFL Round 3, featuring Carlton taking on Melbourne at the MCG before Port Adelaide hosts West Coast over at Adelaide Oval. Expect massive ceilings from the Blues' midfield brigade and plenty of value to be found out West. Let’s dive into what the FootyBets.ai algorithm loves for today's action.
The Algorithm's Favourites
Our AI has crunched the numbers, and a few key names are absolutely dominating the optimal combinations today. Here are the must-haves:
- Jordon Sweet (Port Adelaide): The undisputed top dog of the slate. Sweet appears in 100% of our optimal lineups with a monster 111.7 projected score. Expect him to bully the Eagles in the ruck, dominating the hit-outs and racking up points around the ground.
- Sam Walsh (Carlton): Another 100% lock. The Blues' ball-magnet is projected for a massive 96.5 points. He simply runs all day, and against the Dees, expect him to fill the stat sheet with disposals, marks, and tackles.
- Lachlan Cowan (Carlton) & Josh Lindsay (West Coast): These two young guns are locked into every single optimal lineup. Cowan (69.8 pts) provides superb run and carry out of the Blues' defensive 50, while Lindsay (63.2 pts) will be busy mopping up rebound ball down back for the Eagles.
- Cooper Duff-Tytler (West Coast): Another player finding his way into 10/10 lineups. He's projected for a very solid 56.9 points and offers excellent baseline consistency in a forward role that can often be tricky to fill.
- Harry McKay (Carlton): Big H lands in 80% of our top builds. With a 76.4 point projection, our model is backing him to clunk plenty of marks and hit the scoreboard heavily at the MCG.
Position-by-Position Quick Tips
- RUC: Don't overthink it, just plug in Jordon Sweet. He has the highest projection on the slate and the best matchup.
- DEF: Lock in the youth. Lachlan Cowan and Josh Lindsay are the algorithm's absolute staples to anchor your backline.
- MID: Stack the Blues! Sam Walsh is mandatory, but rotating through George Hewett, Patrick Cripps, and exciting young gun Jagga Smith is the smartest way to build massive midfield scores today.
- FWD: Pair Harry McKay's goal-kicking upside with the reliability of Cooper Duff-Tytler to round out a rock-solid forward setup.
Ready to take out the contests? Check out the top 10 AI-generated optimal lineups below and build your winning squad!