AFL Blues vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2025
Last updated: Mar 26, 2025, 8:32AM | Published: Mar 26, 2025, 8:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Bulldogs Round 3 DFS contest commences at 7:40pm AEDT on March 28, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 3.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Carlton vs Western Bulldogs match-up to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL, MID) | $15,060 | 99 | 6.6 |
| Value | Lachlan McNeil (WB, FWD) | $6,330 | 54.7 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Tom Liberatore (WB, MID) | $15,420 | 93.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Oskar Baker (WB, MID) | $8,030 | 67.1 | 8.4 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer the most "bang for your buck," meaning they are expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options refer to the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
DEF (Defender)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Dale (WB) | $14,490 | 90.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Lewis Young (CARL) | $7,720 | 57.1 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Joel Freijah (WB) | $12,070 | 74.6 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Harvey Gallagher (WB) | $8,090 | 58 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL) | $15,060 | 99 | 6.6 |
| Value | Oskar Baker (WB) | $8,030 | 67.1 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Tom Liberatore (WB) | $15,420 | 93.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Sam Davidson (WB) | $7,860 | 62.7 | 8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Darcy (WB) | $11,940 | 77.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Lachlan McNeil (WB) | $6,330 | 54.7 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Jack Silvagni (CARL) | $10,070 | 66.2 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Sam Davidson (WB) | $7,860 | 62.7 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $14,850 | 95.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Lewis Young (CARL) | $7,720 | 57.1 | 7.4 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Blues vs Bulldogs Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Lachlan McNeil. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Sam Walsh is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Oskar Baker.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom Liberatore is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Blues vs Bulldogs slate closes at 7:40pm AEDT on Friday. ENTER NOW!
As with all AFL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven AFL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the AFL Blues vs Bulldogs Round 3 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Carlton vs Western Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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