AFL Blues vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2026
Last updated: Mar 29, 2026, 3:43AM | Published: Mar 25, 2026, 8:40AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Demons Round 3 DFS contest commences at 3:15pm AEDT on March 29, 2026, 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 3.
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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 make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $16,600 | 117.2 | 7.1 |
| Value | Jai Culley (MELB, FWD) | $7,040 | 59.2 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Jagga Smith (CARL, MID) | $14,480 | 78.6 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Weitering (CARL, DEF) | $7,650 | 60.1 | 7.9 |
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'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 | Christian Salem (MELB) | $14,550 | 93 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jacob Weitering (CARL) | $7,650 | 60.1 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Oliver Florent (CARL) | $12,370 | 71.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Jake Lever (MELB) | $7,900 | 58.7 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Steele (MELB) | $15,110 | 107.6 | 7.1 |
| Value | Tom Sparrow (MELB) | $8,950 | 65.2 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Jagga Smith (CARL) | $14,480 | 78.6 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Koltyn Tholstrup (MELB) | $6,800 | 48.7 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $13,190 | 88.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jai Culley (MELB) | $7,040 | 59.2 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Elijah Hollands (CARL) | $10,920 | 69.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Bayley Fritsch (MELB) | $9,760 | 72.6 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,600 | 117.2 | 7.1 |
| Value | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,600 | 117.2 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Blues vs Demons Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jai Culley. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Gawn is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jacob Weitering.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jagga Smith is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Blues vs Demons slate closes at 3:15pm AEDT 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 Demons Round 3 slate. 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 Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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