AFL Demons vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2025
Last updated: Mar 26, 2025, 8:33AM | Published: Mar 26, 2025, 8:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Demons vs Suns Round 3 DFS contest begins at 1:20pm AEDT on March 29, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 3.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Noah Anderson (GC, MID) | $15,670 | 103.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Harvey Langford (MELB, MID) | $6,000 | 61.4 | 10.2 |
| Fade | Clayton Oliver (MELB, MID) | $14,750 | 83.6 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Jack Henderson (MELB, FWD) | $6,790 | 62.4 | 9.2 |
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 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 | Sam Flanders (GC) | $15,320 | 102 | 6.7 |
| Value | Joel Jeffrey (GC) | $9,470 | 70.4 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Trent Rivers (MELB) | $12,880 | 78 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Blake Howes (MELB) | $6,910 | 50.1 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Noah Anderson (GC) | $15,670 | 103.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Harvey Langford (MELB) | $6,000 | 61.4 | 10.2 |
| Fade | Clayton Oliver (MELB) | $14,750 | 83.6 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Harry Sharp (MELB) | $7,900 | 57.8 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Henderson (MELB) | $6,790 | 62.4 | 9.2 |
| Value | Jack Henderson (MELB) | $6,790 | 62.4 | 9.2 |
| Cheapie | Aidan Johnson (MELB) | $6,000 | 47.6 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $15,280 | 103.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Aidan Johnson (MELB) | $6,000 | 47.6 | 7.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Demons vs Suns Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Harvey Langford. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Noah Anderson is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jack Henderson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Clayton Oliver 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 Demons vs Suns slate closes at 1:20pm AEDT 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 Suns Round 3 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 Melbourne vs Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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