DraftStars Blockbuster: Cats and Pies Clash at the 'G

There’s nothing quite like a Saturday night blockbuster at the MCG, and this clash between Geelong and Collingwood is shaping up to be an absolute ripper. Expect a fierce, contested battle as the Cats' revamped midfield engine goes head-to-head with the Pies' trademark run-and-stun game. For DraftStars coaches, this fixture is an absolute goldmine of fantasy production.

Our FootyBets.ai algorithm has crunched the numbers, and a few clear standout picks are dominating the optimal builds. Here’s why these blokes are locked into our top squads:

• Darcy Cameron (Collingwood): Appearing in 100% of our optimal builds, Cameron is primed to feast in the ruck. Expect him to pad his 92-point projection with hit-outs to advantage, repeat tackles around the stoppages, and massive intercept marks down the line.
• Jack Bowes (Geelong): Another unanimous lock. Bowes is heavily relied upon in transition, meaning he’ll rack up plenty of uncontested marks and link-up disposals as he drives the Cats out of the defensive half.
• Angus Anderson (Collingwood): The ultimate forward-line fantasy grinder. He's projected for a rock-solid 73.6 points, built on relentless forward-50 tackles, high pressure-acts, and the chance to slot a couple of crucial snags.
• Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood): Death, taxes, and Pendles finding the footy. He’s in 90% of our top lineups, projected to cruise past 90 points as he continues to win clean clearances and distribute with trademark precision.
• Connor O'Sullivan (Geelong): The young Cat is a reliable pillar down back. Expect him to gobble up intercept marks and generate vital rebound-50s, keeping his fantasy floor incredibly safe.

Position-by-Position Quick Tips

• RUC: Set and forget Darcy Cameron. He’s got the monopoly on the ruck contests for the Pies and huge scoring upside.
• DEF: Geelong’s backline is the target. O’Sullivan is the popular pick, but don't sleep on Lawson Humphries or the always-lethal Tom Stewart for elite rebounding numbers.
• MID: You’re absolutely spoiled for choice. Pair massive ceiling guys like Max Holmes or Bailey Smith (both projected for 109+ points) with the trusty floor of Pendles or Bowes.
• FWD: Lock in Angus Anderson for guaranteed forward pressure points, and pair him with Jack Martin to capitalize on scoreboard impact.

Ready to dominate the leaderboard? Scroll down to reveal FootyBets.ai’s Top 10 optimal DraftStars lineups for tonight's massive clash!