AFL Blues vs Bombers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2025
Last updated: Jun 8, 2025, 8:32AM | Published: Jun 4, 2025, 9:35AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Bombers Round 13 DFS contest kicks off at 7:20pm AEST on June 8, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 13.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Carlton vs Essendon match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nic Martin (ESS, DEF/MID) | $16,100 | 106.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Zak Johnson (ESS, DEF) | $6,000 | 57.6 | 9.6 |
| Fade | Tom De Koning (CARL, RK) | $15,100 | 88.9 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Hudson O'Keeffe (CARL, RK) | $6,000 | 49.8 | 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'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 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 | Nic Martin (ESS) | $16,100 | 106.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Zak Johnson (ESS) | $6,000 | 57.6 | 9.6 |
| Fade | Andrew McGrath (ESS) | $11,980 | 74 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Laverde (ESS) | $9,240 | 68.2 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nic Martin (ESS) | $16,100 | 106.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Ben Hobbs (ESS) | $8,540 | 60.8 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Adam Cerra (CARL) | $14,570 | 90.1 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Lachie Fogarty (CARL) | $7,830 | 54.6 | 7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Wright (ESS) | $11,070 | 75.4 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jesse Motlop (CARL) | $6,000 | 49.5 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Charlie Curnow (CARL) | $10,070 | 73.3 | 7.3 |
| Cheapie | Jade Gresham (ESS) | $7,430 | 56.8 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $15,100 | 88.9 | 5.9 |
| Value | Hudson O'Keeffe (CARL) | $6,000 | 49.8 | 8.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Blues vs Bombers Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Zak Johnson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nic Martin 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 Hudson O'Keeffe.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom De Koning is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Blues vs Bombers slate closes at 7:20pm 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 Blues vs Bombers Round 13 contest. 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 Carlton vs Essendon prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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