AFL Blues vs Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 5, 2025
Apr 9, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Eagles Round 5 DFS contest kicks off at 1:20pm AEST on April 12, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 5.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Carlton vs West Coast Eagles match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | George Hewett (CARL, MID) | $15,890 | 101.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Clay Hall (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 51.4 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Ryan Maric (WCE, DEF) | $12,060 | 63.2 | 5.2 |
| Cheapie | Tom Gross (WCE, MID) | $6,340 | 53.3 | 8.4 |
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'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 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 | Sam Docherty (CARL) | $13,280 | 84.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | Harry Edwards (WCE) | $6,000 | 43.3 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Ryan Maric (WCE) | $12,060 | 63.2 | 5.2 |
| Cheapie | Sandy Brock (WCE) | $6,000 | 41.2 | 6.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | George Hewett (CARL) | $15,890 | 101.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Clay Hall (WCE) | $6,000 | 51.4 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Liam Baker (WCE) | $13,170 | 75.4 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Tom Gross (WCE) | $6,340 | 53.3 | 8.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry McKay (CARL) | $11,460 | 71.3 | 6.2 |
| Value | Will White (CARL) | $6,000 | 49.5 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Charlie Curnow (CARL) | $12,250 | 65 | 5.3 |
| Cheapie | Archer Reid (WCE) | $6,470 | 46.6 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $16,940 | 96.7 | 5.7 |
| Value | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $9,950 | 71.6 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Blues vs Eagles Round 5 teams, consider starting with a value player like Clay Hall. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, George Hewett is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Tom Gross.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ryan Maric is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Blues vs Eagles slate closes at 1:20pm 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 Eagles Round 5 contest. 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 West Coast Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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