AFL Hawks vs Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2025
Apr 23, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Eagles Round 7 DFS contest kicks off at 4:45pm AEST on April 27, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Hawthorn vs West Coast Eagles match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jai Newcombe (HAW, MID) | $16,790 | 98 | 5.8 |
| Value | Jai Serong (HAW, DEF) | $6,000 | 58.8 | 9.8 |
| Fade | James Worpel (HAW, MID) | $15,060 | 81.5 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Seamus Mitchell (HAW, DEF) | $6,000 | 55.3 | 9.2 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide 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 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 | Karl Amon (HAW) | $14,820 | 87.4 | 5.9 |
| Value | Jai Serong (HAW) | $6,000 | 58.8 | 9.8 |
| Fade | Josh Battle (HAW) | $12,360 | 69.5 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Seamus Mitchell (HAW) | $6,000 | 55.3 | 9.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jai Newcombe (HAW) | $16,790 | 98 | 5.8 |
| Value | Cody Anderson (HAW) | $6,000 | 54.8 | 9.1 |
| Fade | James Worpel (HAW) | $15,060 | 81.5 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Tom Gross (WCE) | $6,370 | 55.2 | 8.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $13,200 | 82.3 | 6.2 |
| Value | Max Ramsden (HAW) | $6,000 | 54.7 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Josh Weddle (HAW) | $10,610 | 60.5 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Sam Butler (HAW) | $6,250 | 55 | 8.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $14,710 | 89 | 6.1 |
| Value | Max Ramsden (HAW) | $6,000 | 54.7 | 9.1 |
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 Hawks vs Eagles Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jai Serong. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jai Newcombe 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 Seamus Mitchell.
On the other hand, according to our model, James Worpel is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Hawks vs Eagles slate closes at 4:45pm AEST 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 Hawks vs Eagles Round 7 slate. 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 Hawthorn vs West Coast Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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