AFL Bulldogs vs Magpies Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 2, 2025
Mar 19, 2025, 8:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bulldogs vs Magpies Round 2 DFS contest kicks off at 7:40pm AEDT on March 21, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together 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 Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood match-up to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL, MID) | $15,860 | 100.3 | 6.3 |
| Value | Reef McInnes (COLL, DEF) | $6,000 | 51.4 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Tom Liberatore (WB, MID) | $15,540 | 91.1 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Sam Davidson (WB, MID/FWD) | $7,560 | 61.7 | 8.2 |
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 | Josh Daicos (COLL) | $14,240 | 96.4 | 6.8 |
| Value | Reef McInnes (COLL) | $6,000 | 51.4 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Joel Freijah (WB) | $12,190 | 74.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Taylor Duryea (WB) | $8,230 | 60.8 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL) | $15,860 | 100.3 | 6.3 |
| Value | Sam Davidson (WB) | $7,560 | 61.7 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Tom Liberatore (WB) | $15,540 | 91.1 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Harvey Gallagher (WB) | $8,250 | 58.2 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan De Goey (COLL) | $12,600 | 84.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Sam Davidson (WB) | $7,560 | 61.7 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Sam Darcy (WB) | $11,430 | 74.7 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan McNeil (WB) | $7,090 | 57 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $15,170 | 98.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Mason Cox (COLL) | $7,210 | 51.7 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Bulldogs vs Magpies Round 2 teams, consider starting with a value player like Reef McInnes. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nick Daicos is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Sam Davidson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom Liberatore is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Bulldogs vs Magpies 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 Bulldogs vs Magpies Round 2 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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