FootyBets.aiGather Round Glory: Crush the AFL Round 5 Saturday DraftStars Slate
The Gather Round festival of footy kicks into high gear this Saturday with a massive four-game DraftStars slate. From the picturesque Barossa Oval to a fast-paced double-header at Adelaide Oval, there are massive fantasy points on offer across the board. Expect plenty of free-flowing footy and huge midfield scores as teams settle into the South Australian sunshine.
Here are the footy magnets our AI is locking in to get you to the top of the leaderboards:
Harry Sheezel & Luke Davies-Uniacke (North Melbourne) The Roos' midfield duo are appearing in 100% of our optimal builds. Sheezel is an absolute ball-magnet with a mammoth 116-point projection, while LDU (106.0 projected points) provides the grunt, clearances, and inside-50 entries. Lock them in and throw away the key.
Thomas Edwards (Essendon) Another 10/10 optimal lock for Saturday. While his projection sits at a modest 59.1 points, he’s the perfect forward-line piece to balance your build, relying on his forward-half pressure and goal sense to outscore his expectations against the Dees.
James Sicily (Hawthorn) The Hawks' general is sweeping across 90% of our builds. The wide expanses of Adelaide Oval offer the perfect runway for 'Sic' to play the quarterback role, intercepting and racking up those juicy +3 uncontested marks across half-back.
Kysaiah Pickett (Melbourne) Now featuring heavily through the midfield, Kozzy (9/10 lineups) is a fantasy wrecking ball. Projected for nearly 100 points, his ferocious tackling pressure and explosive burst out of stoppage give him a massive ceiling against the Bombers.
Position-by-Position Quick Tips
- RUC: Big Jarrod Witts (Gold Coast) is our AI’s primary target in the ruck. He's a reliable tap-monster who guarantees a strong floor at Norwood Oval.
- DEF: Pair Sicily with Jordan Ridley (Essendon), who finds plenty of the Sherrin rebounding and intercepting out of the Dons' defensive 50.
- MID: Look to the youth to complement your premiums. Koltyn Tholstrup (Melbourne) and Elijah Tsatas (Essendon) are finding plenty of the footy and provide brilliant upside in the engine room.
- FWD: If you're looking to mix it up, roll the dice on Paul Curtis (North Melbourne) hitting the scoreboard and racking up tackles at the Barossa.
Ready to build a massive score and snag some cash? Check out the top 10 AI-generated optimal lineups below and dominate your Saturday!