AFL Bombers vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 14, 2025
Last updated: Jun 13, 2025, 7:33PM | Published: Jun 11, 2025, 9:35AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bombers vs Cats Round 14 DFS contest kicks off at 4:15pm AEST on June 14, 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 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 14.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Essendon vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $17,950 | 113.5 | 6.3 |
| Value | Sam De Koning (GEEL, DEF) | $7,130 | 59.2 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Archie Roberts (ESS, MID/DEF) | $12,650 | 78 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Shannon Neale (GEEL, FWD/RK) | $7,930 | 62.8 | 7.9 |
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 | Nic Martin (ESS) | $16,100 | 106.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Sam De Koning (GEEL) | $7,130 | 59.2 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Archie Roberts (ESS) | $12,650 | 78 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jack Martin (GEEL) | $8,280 | 60.8 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $17,950 | 113.5 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jack Martin (GEEL) | $8,280 | 60.8 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Archie Roberts (ESS) | $12,650 | 78 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $7,010 | 49.5 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gryan Miers (GEEL) | $13,880 | 93.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Shannon Neale (GEEL) | $7,930 | 62.8 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Oliver Dempsey (GEEL) | $10,930 | 68.5 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Archer Day-Wicks (ESS) | $6,000 | 46.8 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rhys Stanley (GEEL) | $10,900 | 76.1 | 7 |
| Value | Shannon Neale (GEEL) | $7,930 | 62.8 | 7.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Bombers vs Cats Round 14 teams, consider starting with a value player like Sam De Koning. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Bailey Smith 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 Shannon Neale.
On the other hand, according to our model, Archie Roberts is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Bombers vs Cats slate closes at 4:15pm 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 Bombers vs Cats Round 14 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 Essendon vs Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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