AFL Demons vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2025
Apr 23, 2025, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Demons vs Tigers Round 7 DFS contest kicks off at 7:30pm AEST on April 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne vs Richmond match-up to help you make the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $15,940 | 102.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Tom Fullarton (MELB, FWD/RK) | $6,000 | 62.2 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Clayton Oliver (MELB, MID) | $15,860 | 89.3 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Harry Sharp (MELB, MID/FWD) | $6,000 | 53.2 | 8.9 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Jayden Short (RICH) | $13,510 | 85.7 | 6.3 |
| Value | Campbell Gray (RICH) | $6,000 | 49.3 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Nick Vlastuin (RICH) | $13,130 | 79.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Judd McVee (MELB) | $8,970 | 63.5 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim Taranto (RICH) | $15,800 | 93.5 | 5.9 |
| Value | Harry Sharp (MELB) | $6,000 | 53.2 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Clayton Oliver (MELB) | $15,860 | 89.3 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Koltyn Tholstrup (MELB) | $7,720 | 56.4 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian Petracca (MELB) | $14,760 | 90.9 | 6.2 |
| Value | Tom Fullarton (MELB) | $6,000 | 62.2 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $13,620 | 82.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Harry Sharp (MELB) | $6,000 | 53.2 | 8.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $15,940 | 102.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Tom Fullarton (MELB) | $6,000 | 62.2 | 10.4 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Demons vs Tigers Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Fullarton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Gawn is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Harry Sharp.
On the other hand, according to our model, Clayton Oliver is one of the lowest 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 Demons vs Tigers slate closes at 7:30pm AEST 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 Demons vs Tigers Round 7 contest. 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 Richmond prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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