AFL Kangaroos vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 2, 2025
Mar 19, 2025, 8:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Demons Round 2 DFS contest kicks off at 3:20pm AEDT on March 23, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 2.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs Melbourne match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC, RK) | $16,610 | 120.7 | 7.3 |
| Value | Jack Henderson (MELB, MID) | $6,000 | 63.7 | 10.6 |
| Fade | Clayton Oliver (MELB, MID) | $14,110 | 79.7 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Spargo (MELB, FWD) | $6,680 | 57.8 | 8.7 |
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 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 | Christian Salem (MELB) | $13,640 | 90.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jake Lever (MELB) | $8,050 | 59.4 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Trent Rivers (MELB) | $13,140 | 80.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Finn O'Sullivan (NMFC) | $7,960 | 55.4 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $16,530 | 113 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jack Henderson (MELB) | $6,000 | 63.7 | 10.6 |
| Fade | Clayton Oliver (MELB) | $14,110 | 79.7 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Harry Sharp (MELB) | $7,280 | 59.5 | 8.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Parker (NMFC) | $10,950 | 72.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Charlie Spargo (MELB) | $6,680 | 57.8 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Cameron Zurhaar (NMFC) | $10,890 | 68.7 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Jefferson (MELB) | $6,000 | 48.9 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $16,610 | 120.7 | 7.3 |
| Value | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $16,610 | 120.7 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Kangaroos vs Demons Round 2 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Henderson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tristan Xerri is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Charlie Spargo.
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 entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Kangaroos vs Demons slate closes at 3:20pm 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 Kangaroos vs Demons Round 2 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 North Melbourne vs Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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