AFL Blues vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2026
Last updated: Mar 25, 2026, 7:41PM | Published: Mar 25, 2026, 8:40AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Demons Round 3 DFS contest kicks off at 3:15pm AEDT on March 29, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 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 find 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 | Tom Campbell (MELB, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 68.3 | 11.4 |
| Fade | Jagga Smith (CARL, MID) | $14,480 | 78.6 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Shane McAdam (MELB, FWD) | $6,000 | 59.1 | 9.8 |
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 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 | Nic Newman (CARL) | $15,200 | 105.4 | 6.9 |
| Value | Wade Derksen (CARL) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Oliver Florent (CARL) | $12,370 | 71.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Weitering (CARL) | $7,650 | 60.1 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Steele (MELB) | $15,110 | 107.6 | 7.1 |
| Value | Ben Camporeale (CARL) | $6,000 | 48.6 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Jagga Smith (CARL) | $14,480 | 78.6 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Lucas Camporeale (CARL) | $6,000 | 47.8 | 8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $13,190 | 88.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 68.3 | 11.4 |
| Fade | Elijah Hollands (CARL) | $10,920 | 69.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Shane McAdam (MELB) | $6,000 | 59.1 | 9.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,600 | 117.2 | 7.1 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 68.3 | 11.4 |
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 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Campbell. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Shane McAdam.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jagga Smith is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together 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 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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