Sunday DraftStars Gold: Lions Feast and Derby Drama in Round 6

Round 6 closes out with a cracking three-game Sunday slate that has plenty of fantasy juice left to squeeze. We’ve got the always-brutal Western Derby between the Eagles and Dockers at Perth Stadium, a fast-deck clash under the roof at Docklands with North Melbourne taking on Richmond, and a heavy-hitting blockbuster at the 'G as Melbourne hosts the Brisbane Lions. Expect massive contested numbers out West and a high-scoring shootout at Marvel!

The FootyBets.ai supercomputer has crunched the numbers, and a few clear trends have emerged. Here are the most heavily selected players you need to build around this Sunday:

Jarrod Berry & Cam Rayner (Brisbane Lions) The Lions are absolutely dominating the optimal builds this week, with both Berry and Rayner featuring in 100% of our top 10 lineups. Berry (projected 87.5 pts) is perfectly positioned to rack up uncontested marks and inside-50 entries, while Rayner (75.0 pts) is primed to use his explosive power to break lines and hit the scoreboard against the Dees.

Luke Jackson (Fremantle) Appearing in 9 out of 10 builds, 'Dogga' is set for a monster Western Derby. Projected for a slate-breaking 117.8 points, his around-the-ground mobility and ground-level follow-up will be a nightmare for West Coast to contain. He is an absolute premium must-have.

Ryan Lester (Brisbane) & Paul Curtis (North Melbourne) Lester (9/10 builds) is the ultimate reliable sweeping defender, projected for nearly 80 points just by mopping up across half-back. On the flip side, Paul Curtis (9/10) thrives on the fast track at Docklands; expect him to hit the scoreboard and lay plenty of forward-half tackles against the Tigers for a handy 74.5 points.

Lachie Neale (Brisbane Lions) Death, taxes, and Lachie Neale finding the Sherrin. The Brisbane ball-magnet lands in 7 of our top 10 lineups with a projection of 102.2 points. He loves the wide expanses of the MCG and is a safe bet for massive clearance numbers.

Position-by-Position Quick Tips

• DEF: Don't overthink it—Brisbane's Ryan Lester is the anchor, but North's Charlie Comben (6/10 builds, 59.9 pts) is a brilliant play to rack up intercept marks out of the defensive fifty.
• MID: The Lions' engine room is the key to the slate. Stack Berry and Neale, but don't sleep on Melbourne's Kysaiah Pickett (5/10). Kozzy is spending plenty of time on the ball and is projected to explode for 100+ points.
• RUC: Luke Jackson is the undisputed chalk here. However, if you want a massive pivot for a unique build, Max Gawn has an eye-watering 119.8-point ceiling waiting to be unleashed at the MCG.
• FWD: Paul Curtis is your go-to against the Tigers, but keep an eye on Melbourne's Bailey Laurie (6/10 builds). He's a fantastic structural piece projected to grind out a very useful 57 points.

Ready to cash in on a Sunday? Check out the FootyBets.ai Top 10 optimal lineups for this slate below!