AFL Saints vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2025
Mar 26, 2025, 8:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Tigers Round 3 DFS contest kicks off at 4:15pm AEDT on March 29, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 3.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs Richmond match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $18,010 | 114.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | Luke Trainor (RICH, DEF) | $6,000 | 52.1 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Marcus Windhager (STK, MID) | $12,390 | 67.5 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Sonsie (RICH, MID) | $6,750 | 58.5 | 8.7 |
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'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 | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $16,820 | 105.5 | 6.3 |
| Value | Luke Trainor (RICH) | $6,000 | 52.1 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Callum Wilkie (STK) | $13,580 | 78.9 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Blight (RICH) | $7,350 | 54.4 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $16,820 | 105.5 | 6.3 |
| Value | Tyler Sonsie (RICH) | $6,750 | 58.5 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Marcus Windhager (STK) | $12,390 | 67.5 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Sam Lalor (RICH) | $7,610 | 60.3 | 7.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mason Wood (STK) | $13,290 | 83.8 | 6.3 |
| Value | Tom Lynch (RICH) | $6,850 | 57 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilson (STK) | $10,450 | 70.7 | 6.8 |
| Cheapie | Sam Lalor (RICH) | $7,610 | 60.3 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $18,010 | 114.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | Isaac Keeler (STK) | $6,970 | 48 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Saints vs Tigers Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Luke Trainor. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Rowan Marshall 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 Tyler Sonsie.
On the other hand, according to our model, Marcus Windhager is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saints vs Tigers slate closes at 4:15pm 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 Saints vs Tigers Round 3 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 St Kilda vs Richmond prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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