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Sunday brings a cracking three-game slate to close out Round Ten. The day kicks off at the MCG where Essendon host Fremantle in what is a big road game for the Dockers as they look to hold top spot. The Dockers enter as 32 point favourites against the struggling Bombers and are close to full strength, with Andrew Brayshaw, Caleb Serong and Luke Jackson all locked in and ready to continue their quest to the minor premiership.
Mid-afternoon at Marvel Stadium is the St Kilda vs Richmond clash. The Saints will look to get themselves into the top 10 with a win this week, however they will have to do it without their star midfielder Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera who will be out again with injury. Despite this out they are still 40 point favourites as Richmond have been in rebuilding mode this season managing just one win so far for the year.
The hammer game at the Optus Stadium will see West Coast host the GWS Giants. The market has this as another lopsided game with the Giants 30 point favourites on the road. The Giants will be keen to secure a big win to boost their percentage and push them into the mix for the top 10.
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AFL Daily Fantasy Lineup Tips: Round Ten – Sunday
AFL Fantasy Round Ten – Sunday: Where to Attack?
Not surprisingly with three lopsided games on the slate, there are plenty of avenues to target with your builds.
Richmond stand out as the best team to attack on this slate, conceding the third most points in the league to inside midfielders this season at over 5 points per game above league average. This is complimented nicely with Richmond giving up the most points in the league to key forwards at a whopping 10 points per game above the league average. This sets up beautifully for a game stack of the Saints who are 40 point favourites in this matchup.
The hammer game between West Coast and GWS also presents a similar stack option with the Eagles also giving up over 5 points per game above league average to inside midfielders and over 5 points above average to key forwards.
There is the perfect play back against these game stacks with the Saints giving up the most points in the league to designated kickers at a massive 10 points per game above league average. This is a trend that has been in place for years with the Saints ever since Ross Lyon joined as coach. We can load up the backs against the Saints as they give up above average points to general defenders, attacking half backs and wings as well.
Essendon are another team on the slate you can target and may offer a point of difference from the other game stacks. Bombers have been giving up above average points to every position this year including the most in the league to inside midfielders.
Game Script – St Kilda midfielders and key forwards, Richmond backs
AFL Fantasy Round Ten – Sunday: Our Value Fantasy Picks
Mattaes Phillipou ($9,310) after a slow start to the season he's coming into his own averaging 82 fantasy points over the last three weeks, including a 103 point game against West Coast. This matchup has a similar scope to the Eagles matchup three games ago and with 100 points in play as a ceiling he makes for a great value opportunity. He has not been getting as much midfield time as expected coming into the season, however still attends around 10% of the centre bounces in recent weeks. Up forward he poses a threat as well and in a game where the Saints are such heavy favourites, he should hit the scoreboard.
Cooper Sharman ($9,120) will be the main target up forward for the Saints this week and he is also in top form with two 90+ point games from his last three games. As noted at the top, the Tigers give up the most points in the league to key forwards, therefore breaking that 90 point barrier for a 10x return on his price point is certainly in play.
AFL Fantasy Round Ten – Sunday: Our Mid Price Fantasy Picks
Marcus Windhager ($12,820) has taken the midfield minutes that have been left by the absence of Wanganeen-Milera. He has attended over 60% of the cbas for the last two games which will give him plenty of opportunity against a team giving up a huge number of points to the role. If you wish to spend down on this price point look to Jack Macrae ($10,200) who is also attending over 50% of the centre bounces. If you want to flip things up from the Saints to turn to Fremantle, our favourite Murphy Reid ($11,760) continues his great form and has elite matchup with the Bombers.
AFL Fantasy Round Ten – Sunday: Our Premium Fantasy Picks
Jayden Short ($15,140) this is the best matchup in the league for Jayden Short who is taking the majority of the Tigers kick-in's at around 4 per game in recent weeks. As noted at the top, the Saints are giving up the most points in the league to designated kickers by a wide margin and Short will be the head of the snake for any Tigers back stacks. He has flashed a ceiling of 132 points this season and there is nothing to indicate that would not be in play this week.
Adnrew Brayshaw ($14,980) is coming off 2x 100+ point games from his last three matches and has a ceiling of 132 points this season. His overall form has been down on past years but he is simply playing a more defensive role through the midfield than the past. This matchup should not bother him at all though with Essendon giving up the most points in the league to inside midfielders, and Brayshaw always gets the least attention out of their midfield trio of Serong, Bolton and himself.
Suggested Draftstars Lineup for AFL Sunday
Weather Report for Sunday 17th May
MCG (Melbourne) — 14 degrees, partly cloudy
Marvel Stadium (Melbourne) — 14 degrees, roof mitigates all weather risk
Optus Stadium (Perth) — 18 degrees, partly cloudy
AFL Betting Markets Round 10 Sunday
Essendon ($5.30) vs Fremantle ($1.16)
Points: 172.5
Line: Fremantle -32.5
St Kilda ($1.11) vs Richmond ($6.70)
Points: 179.5
Line: St Kilda -40.5
West Coast ($4.70) vs GWS ($1.18)
Points: 178.5
Line: GWS -30.5
Also, be sure to check out our full AFL Sunday Preview and Betting Tips. Our experts break down each individual game and highlight some key bets that you can follow!
