AFL Blues vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 2, 2025
Mar 19, 2025, 8:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Hawks Round 2 DFS contest begins at 7:32pm AEDT on March 20, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 2.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Carlton vs Hawthorn match-up to help you find the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Patrick Cripps (CARL, MID) | $15,860 | 100.1 | 6.3 |
| Value | Lucas Camporeale (CARL, MID) | $7,800 | 62.1 | 8 |
| Fade | Adam Cerra (CARL, MID) | $13,710 | 79.6 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Brodie Kemp (CARL, FWD) | $7,750 | 61.3 | 7.9 |
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're 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 highlight 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 | James Sicily (HAW) | $13,500 | 90.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Tom Barrass (HAW) | $7,920 | 58.4 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Adam Saad (CARL) | $10,900 | 69.2 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Nick Haynes (CARL) | $9,800 | 67.9 | 6.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Patrick Cripps (CARL) | $15,860 | 100.1 | 6.3 |
| Value | Lucas Camporeale (CARL) | $7,800 | 62.1 | 8 |
| Fade | Adam Cerra (CARL) | $13,710 | 79.6 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Josh Ward (HAW) | $9,290 | 71.5 | 7.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $14,190 | 89.8 | 6.3 |
| Value | Brodie Kemp (CARL) | $7,750 | 61.3 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Jack Ginnivan (HAW) | $11,210 | 67.2 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Zac Williams (CARL) | $8,250 | 59.5 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $15,480 | 93.4 | 6 |
| Value | Lewis Young (CARL) | $8,600 | 58.6 | 6.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Blues vs Hawks Round 2 teams, consider starting with a value player like Lucas Camporeale. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Patrick Cripps is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Brodie Kemp.
On the other hand, according to our model, Adam Cerra is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Blues vs Hawks slate closes at 7:32pm AEDT on Thursday. 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 Hawks Round 2 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Carlton vs Hawthorn prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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