AFL Blues vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2025
Last updated: Jul 17, 2025, 8:34AM | Published: Jul 16, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Demons Round 19 DFS contest kicks off at 7:35pm AEST on July 19, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Carlton vs Melbourne match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $16,490 | 105.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Ashton Moir (CARL, FWD) | $6,000 | 51.7 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Christian Petracca (MELB, MID) | $15,150 | 90.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Koltyn Tholstrup (MELB, MID/FWD) | $6,000 | 51 | 8.5 |
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 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 | Sam Docherty (CARL) | $13,550 | 86.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Matthew Carroll (CARL) | $6,000 | 43.1 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Adam Saad (CARL) | $11,090 | 67.3 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Judd McVee (MELB) | $7,810 | 56.3 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Cerra (CARL) | $14,500 | 93.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Koltyn Tholstrup (MELB) | $6,000 | 51 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Christian Petracca (MELB) | $15,150 | 90.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Harry Sharp (MELB) | $6,000 | 49.8 | 8.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $13,830 | 83.8 | 6.1 |
| Value | Ashton Moir (CARL) | $6,000 | 51.7 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Kade Chandler (MELB) | $10,880 | 66.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Koltyn Tholstrup (MELB) | $6,000 | 51 | 8.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,490 | 105.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Matthew Jefferson (MELB) | $6,000 | 51 | 8.5 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Blues vs Demons Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ashton Moir. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Gawn is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Koltyn Tholstrup.
On the other hand, according to our model, Christian Petracca is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Blues vs Demons 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 Demons Round 19 contest. 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 Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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