AFL Eagles vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 1, 2025
Last updated: Mar 12, 2025, 8:33AM | Published: Mar 12, 2025, 8:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Suns Round 1 DFS contest kicks off at 6:10pm AEDT on March 16, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 1.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC, MID/DEF) | $16,120 | 104 | 6.5 |
| Value | Ben Jepson (GC, DEF) | $6,000 | 58.7 | 9.8 |
| Fade | Liam Duggan (WCE, DEF/MID) | $14,270 | 80 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Clay Hall (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 53.3 | 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 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 | Sam Flanders (GC) | $16,120 | 104 | 6.5 |
| Value | Ben Jepson (GC) | $6,000 | 58.7 | 9.8 |
| Fade | Liam Duggan (WCE) | $14,270 | 80 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Sean Lemmens (GC) | $6,410 | 56.2 | 8.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $16,120 | 104 | 6.5 |
| Value | Clay Hall (WCE) | $6,000 | 53.3 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Liam Duggan (WCE) | $14,270 | 80 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Tom Gross (WCE) | $6,000 | 52.4 | 8.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jake Waterman (WCE) | $10,130 | 73.7 | 7.3 |
| Value | Jobe Shanahan (WCE) | $6,000 | 51.1 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Liam Baker (WCE) | $12,480 | 73.6 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Thomas Berry (GC) | $6,550 | 52.9 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $15,440 | 90.7 | 5.9 |
| Value | Max Knobel (GC) | $6,000 | 51.1 | 8.5 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Eagles vs Suns Round 1 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ben Jepson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Sam Flanders 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 Clay Hall.
On the other hand, according to our model, Liam Duggan is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Eagles vs Suns slate closes at 6:10pm AEDT on Sunday. 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 Eagles vs Suns Round 1 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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