AFL Round 19's feature matchup this Friday night is a massive game that has massive finals implications with Brisbane hosting the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba. Brisbane are sitting in second position but are tied on 12 wins with Adelaide and will be looking create further separation to lock in that home final in the first week. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are sitting one win outside the top eight right now and a win behind the log jam that is 4th to 8th.
As always this is all about the daily fantasy and this massive Friday night game draws another massive $50,000 prize pool at Draftstars in their main contest. In addition, there are a variety of alternate contests:
AFL $50,000+ Lions vs Bulldogs
AFL $5,000+ Lions vs Bulldogs High Roller ($150 Entry)
AFL $3,000+ Lions vs Bulldogs Mini ($2 Entry)
AFL Daily Fantasy Lineup Tips: Round 19 Brisbane vs Western Bulldogs
AFL Fantasy Round 19 Brisbane vs Western Bulldogs: Where to Attack?
As has long been the case, the Western Bulldogs continue to have their troubles shutting down key forwards. Over the last 10 games they have given up the second most points in the league to the position at just under 6 points per game above the league average.
The Bulldogs are also giving up above average points to attacking half backs over this time period, but are one of the tougher teams to score against by inside midfielders giving up over 4 points per game below the league average.
Brisbane on the other hand as the second placed team and reigning premiers, it is no real surprise that they are one of the toughest teams in the league to score fantasy points against, and over the last 10 games are giving up below average scores across all positions. The one area they really lock down on is across the back line giving up the fewest points in the league to general defenders and second lowest to designated kickers.
Game Script – Brisbane key forwards and half backs, mix through the midfield
AFL Fantasy Round 19 Brisbane vs Western Bulldogs: Our Value Fantasy Picks
Eric Hipwood ($7,920) stands out as a great value option in this matchup. As we noted above the Bulldogs have tremendous struggles stopping opposition key forwards giving up the second most points to the position over the last 10 games. Hipwood has shown ability to return value at this price point with a season high of 86 points (coincidentally against the Bulldogs when they met earlier in the year) and has gone over 100 in past seasons. He should be the main tall target for the Lions as they go forward in this matchup.
Brandon Starcevich ($6,770) is a solid value option on a tough single game slate especially if you are looking to stack up Lions backs (noting that the Bulldogs backline will likely struggle to score). His season high is just 50 points, but that is close to his floor as well and we have seen much bigger scores in prior years.
AFL Fantasy Round 19 Brisbane vs Western Bulldogs: Our Mid Price Fantasy Picks
Darcy Wilmott ($11,800) is playing a juicy role currently for the Lions with three straight scores of 75 plus and a monster breakout of 144 points last week. I love looking to him or Jaspa Fletcher ($12,510) as options across the Lions backline in this matchup. Fletcher is also coming off a 102 point game and racked up 98 points against the Bulldogs earlier in the season.
AFL Fantasy Round 19 Brisbane vs Western Bulldogs: Our Premium Fantasy Picks
Will Ashcroft ($14,610) is priced nicely as a premium under $15k and has posted two 100+ point games from his last three weeks. He was one of the higher scoring midfielders when these two teams met in a rather low fantasy scoring game earlier in the season with a 97 point game.
Marcus Bontempelli ($15,700) is the stand out option for the Bulldogs midfield coming off back to back scores of 133 and 166 to go with a 120 point game four weeks ago. This has led to an average of 123 fantasy points per game over the last three weeks and 105 for the season. He is really kicking into gear as he tries to drag the Bulldogs into the finals. Lock and load the Bont here as the premium Bulldogs play.
Here’s our Suggested Draftstars Lineup for AFL Fantasy Round 19 Friday
AFL Betting Markets Round 19 Friday
Brisbane ($1.51) vs Western Bulldogs ($2.56)
Points: 172.5
Line: Brisbane -11.5
Also, be sure to check out our full AFL Friday Preview and Betting Tips for each match. Our experts break down each individual game and highlight some key bets that you can follow!
