FootyBets.aiFootyBets.ai DraftStars Playbook: AFL Round 6 Saturday Slate
Round 6 delivers a cracking three-game Saturday slate packed with fantasy points and prime matchups. We kick off on the Gold Coast with the Suns hosting the Bombers, head under the roof at Docklands for a fast-paced Hawthorn and Port Adelaide blockbuster, before finishing under the lights at Adelaide Oval as the Crows clash with the Saints. With a great mix of contested stoppage battles and outside run, there's plenty of ceiling to be found across these fixtures.
Our FootyBets.ai algorithm has crunched the numbers, and a clear core of must-have players is emerging. Crows bull Sam Berry (projected 91.6) is an absolute lock, featuring in 100% of our optimal builds as he looks set to feast on inside ball at Adelaide Oval. Essendon’s Sullivan Robey (projected 68.6) also sweeps the board, bringing great job security and points-gathering potential to your engine room.
St Kilda’s big men are incredibly popular for their matchup against the Crows, with Rowan Marshall (projected 79.7) in every lineup and Tom De Koning (projected 82.6) hitting 80% of builds—expect them to dominate the aerial battles and rack up massive numbers around the ground. Down back, Wayne Milera (projected 92.6) is heavily backed to collect plenty of uncontested ball launching Adelaide's attacks, while Suns contested beast Matt Rowell (projected 103.0) is primed to get his hands dirty and post a massive score against the Dons.
Position-by-Position Quick Tips
- Ruck (RUC): Lock in Tom De Koning (STK). He is taking the lion's share of the ruck duties and his ability to push around the ground gives him a brilliant floor.
- Defender (DEF): Stack the Crows. With Wayne Milera and Josh Worrell heavily featured in our optimals, Adelaide's half-back line is projected to see a ton of the pill.
- Midfielder (MID): You want Matt Rowell (GC) for pure ceiling and Sam Berry (ADL) for rock-solid consistency. If you want to differentiate, St Kilda's Marcus Windhager is flying under the radar but holds a huge projection of 89.5.
- Forward (FWD): Rowan Marshall (STK) is a cheat code with his forward eligibility on this slate. Pair him with Ben Long (GC) or new Crows recruit Alex Neal-Bullen (ADL) to round out your forward line with strong tackle pressure.
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