AFL Tigers vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 1, 2025
Last updated: Mar 12, 2025, 8:32AM | Published: Mar 12, 2025, 8:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Tigers vs Blues Round 1 DFS contest begins at 7:32pm AEDT on March 13, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 Richmond vs Carlton match-up to help you find the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Nankervis (RICH, RK) | $16,640 | 102.7 | 6.2 |
| Value | Lucas Camporeale (CARL, MID) | $6,700 | 60.5 | 9 |
| Fade | Adam Cerra (CARL, MID) | $14,150 | 77.7 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Luke Trainor (RICH, DEF) | $6,000 | 53.2 | 8.9 |
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 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 | Jayden Short (RICH) | $13,460 | 87.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Luke Trainor (RICH) | $6,000 | 53.2 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Nathan Broad (RICH) | $10,270 | 62.9 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Blight (RICH) | $6,870 | 56.3 | 8.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL) | $16,230 | 100.7 | 6.2 |
| Value | Lucas Camporeale (CARL) | $6,700 | 60.5 | 9 |
| Fade | Adam Cerra (CARL) | $14,150 | 77.7 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Lord (CARL) | $8,160 | 63.8 | 7.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry McKay (CARL) | $12,420 | 72 | 5.8 |
| Value | Tom Lynch (RICH) | $6,790 | 57.6 | 8.5 |
| Cheapie | Steely Green (RICH) | $6,000 | 44.9 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Nankervis (RICH) | $16,640 | 102.7 | 6.2 |
| Value | Toby Nankervis (RICH) | $16,640 | 102.7 | 6.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Tigers vs Blues Round 1 teams, consider starting with a value player like Lucas Camporeale. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Toby Nankervis is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Luke Trainor.
On the other hand, according to our model, Adam Cerra 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 Tigers vs Blues slate closes at 7:32pm AEDT on Thursday. 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 Tigers vs Blues Round 1 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised AFL Tigers vs Blues line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
For more on this game, dive into our full Richmond vs Carlton prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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