AFL Blues vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2026
Last updated: May 16, 2026, 8:38AM | Published: May 13, 2026, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Bulldogs Round 10 DFS contest kicks off at 7:35pm AEST on May 16, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 10.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Carlton vs Western Bulldogs match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB, MID) | $17,470 | 113.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jedd Busslinger (WB, DEF) | $6,160 | 49.7 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Ryley Sanders (WB, MID) | $12,960 | 79.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Billy Wilson (CARL, DEF) | $6,600 | 53 | 8 |
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 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 Newman (CARL) | $14,680 | 98.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jedd Busslinger (WB) | $6,160 | 49.7 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Bailey Dale (WB) | $14,860 | 92.6 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Billy Wilson (CARL) | $6,600 | 53 | 8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $17,470 | 113.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Sam Davidson (WB) | $7,140 | 53.7 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Ryley Sanders (WB) | $12,960 | 79.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Zac Williams (CARL) | $9,090 | 67.1 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joel Freijah (WB) | $11,790 | 79.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Lachlan McNeil (WB) | $6,000 | 46.3 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Harry McKay (CARL) | $11,470 | 73.3 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Oskar Baker (WB) | $7,970 | 59.1 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry McKay (CARL) | $11,470 | 73.3 | 6.4 |
| Value | Louis Emmett (WB) | $7,220 | 47 | 6.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Blues vs Bulldogs Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jedd Busslinger. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Marcus Bontempelli 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 Billy Wilson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ryley Sanders is one of the worst 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 Blues vs Bulldogs slate closes at 7:35pm AEST 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 Blues vs Bulldogs Round 10 slate. 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 Carlton vs Western Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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