AFL Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2025
Last updated: Apr 25, 2025, 11:32PM | Published: Apr 23, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Sunday Round 7 DFS contest kicks off at 1:15pm AEST on April 27, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Sunday slate consists of these games:
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | George Hewett (CARL, MID) | $16,770 | 104.7 | 6.2 |
| Value | Bailey Macdonald (HAW, DEF) | $6,150 | 52.6 | 8.6 |
| Fade | James Worpel (HAW, MID) | $15,060 | 81.5 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Ethan Read (GC, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 49.9 | 8.3 |
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 | Tom Stewart (GEEL) | $12,950 | 88 | 6.8 |
| Value | Bailey Macdonald (HAW) | $6,150 | 52.6 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Josh Battle (HAW) | $12,360 | 69.5 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Ben Paton (SYD) | $6,480 | 52.6 | 8.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | George Hewett (CARL) | $16,770 | 104.7 | 6.2 |
| Value | Corey Warner (SYD) | $6,590 | 53 | 8 |
| Fade | James Worpel (HAW) | $15,060 | 81.5 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Lord (CARL) | $8,380 | 66.7 | 8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $12,970 | 90.2 | 7 |
| Value | Ethan Read (GC) | $6,000 | 49.9 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Josh Weddle (HAW) | $10,610 | 60.5 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Tom Hanily (SYD) | $6,000 | 49.6 | 8.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $13,160 | 92.1 | 7 |
| Value | Ethan Read (GC) | $6,000 | 49.9 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $15,340 | 91.8 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Archer Reid (WCE) | $6,000 | 46.6 | 7.8 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Sunday Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bailey Macdonald. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, George Hewett is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Ethan Read.
On the other hand, according to our model, James Worpel 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 Sunday slate closes at 1:15pm 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 Sunday Round 7 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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