AFL Demons vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 6, 2025
Apr 16, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Demons vs Dockers Round 6 DFS contest commences at 1:20pm AEST on April 19, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 6.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne vs Fremantle match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $16,340 | 105.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Tom Fullarton (MELB, FWD) | $6,000 | 66 | 11 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE, FWD/MID) | $11,410 | 65.8 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | James Aish (FRE, MID) | $6,590 | 68.7 | 10.4 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $13,770 | 89 | 6.5 |
| Value | Oscar McDonald (FRE) | $6,000 | 54.6 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Luke Ryan (FRE) | $13,570 | 84.8 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Blake Howes (MELB) | $6,660 | 48 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $16,340 | 105.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | James Aish (FRE) | $6,590 | 68.7 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $11,410 | 65.8 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Harvey Langford (MELB) | $7,950 | 61.8 | 7.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian Petracca (MELB) | $13,890 | 90.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | Tom Fullarton (MELB) | $6,000 | 66 | 11 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $11,410 | 65.8 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Spargo (MELB) | $6,320 | 51.2 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $15,370 | 100.6 | 6.5 |
| Value | Sean Darcy (FRE) | $11,240 | 75.5 | 6.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Demons vs Dockers Round 6 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Fullarton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Andrew Brayshaw is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including James Aish.
On the other hand, according to our model, Shai Bolton is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Demons vs Dockers slate closes at 1:20pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Demons vs Dockers Round 6 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 Melbourne vs Fremantle prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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