AFL Blues vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2025
Last updated: Apr 27, 2025, 4:32AM | Published: Apr 23, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Cats Round 7 DFS contest starts at 3:20pm AEST on April 27, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Carlton vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | George Hewett (CARL, MID) | $16,770 | 104.7 | 6.2 |
| Value | Oisin Mullin (GEEL, DEF) | $6,010 | 48.6 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Tom De Koning (CARL, RK) | $15,340 | 91.8 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Zac Williams (CARL, FWD) | $8,650 | 66.2 | 7.6 |
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 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 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 | Tom Stewart (GEEL) | $12,950 | 88 | 6.8 |
| Value | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $6,010 | 48.6 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Zach Guthrie (GEEL) | $13,300 | 81.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Sam De Koning (GEEL) | $9,270 | 69.6 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | George Hewett (CARL) | $16,770 | 104.7 | 6.2 |
| Value | Elijah Hollands (CARL) | $9,260 | 66.6 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL) | $11,960 | 71.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jhye Clark (GEEL) | $8,150 | 58.2 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jeremy Cameron (GEEL) | $12,760 | 82.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | Zac Williams (CARL) | $8,650 | 66.2 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL) | $11,960 | 71.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Elijah Hollands (CARL) | $9,260 | 66.6 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $15,340 | 91.8 | 6 |
| Value | Shannon Neale (GEEL) | $7,790 | 55.8 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Blues vs Cats Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Oisin Mullin. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Zac Williams.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom De Koning is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Blues vs Cats slate closes at 3:20pm 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 Cats Round 7 slate. 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 Carlton vs Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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