AFL Blues vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 19, 2026, 11:38AM | Published: Aug 19, 2026, 9:36AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Dockers Round 24 DFS contest kicks off at 1:15pm AEST on August 22, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Carlton vs Fremantle match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL, MID) | $14,420 | 101.3 | 7 |
| Value | Adam Sweid (FRE, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 55.9 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Billy Wilson (CARL, DEF) | $11,750 | 75 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Ben Camporeale (CARL, MID) | $6,000 | 51.6 | 8.6 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $13,300 | 87.8 | 6.6 |
| Value | Brennan Cox (FRE) | $6,490 | 51.1 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Billy Wilson (CARL) | $11,750 | 75 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Boyd (CARL) | $7,180 | 56.5 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walsh (CARL) | $14,420 | 101.3 | 7 |
| Value | Adam Sweid (FRE) | $6,000 | 55.9 | 9.3 |
| Fade | George Hewett (CARL) | $14,750 | 96.4 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Ben Camporeale (CARL) | $6,000 | 51.6 | 8.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $11,810 | 80.5 | 6.8 |
| Value | Adam Sweid (FRE) | $6,000 | 55.9 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Murphy Reid (FRE) | $11,680 | 77.8 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Mitch McGovern (CARL) | $7,650 | 60.7 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $14,830 | 100.7 | 6.8 |
| Value | Liam Reidy (CARL) | $7,330 | 60.2 | 8.2 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Blues vs Dockers Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Adam Sweid. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Sam Walsh is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Ben Camporeale.
On the other hand, according to our model, Billy Wilson 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 Dockers slate closes at 1:15pm 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 Dockers Round 24 contest. 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 Fremantle prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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