AFL Bombers vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2026
Last updated: May 14, 2026, 7:34PM | Published: May 13, 2026, 9:37AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bombers vs Dockers Round 10 DFS contest begins at 1:10pm AEST on May 17, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 10.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Essendon vs Fremantle match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Archie Roberts (ESS, DEF) | $16,830 | 109.6 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jeremy Sharp (FRE, MID) | $7,090 | 56.3 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Josh Treacy (FRE, FWD) | $12,380 | 76.6 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Blakiston (ESS, DEF) | $6,000 | 47.1 | 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Archie Roberts (ESS) | $16,830 | 109.6 | 6.5 |
| Value | Lachlan Blakiston (ESS) | $6,000 | 47.1 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Luke Ryan (FRE) | $12,880 | 86.2 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Jaxon Prior (ESS) | $9,160 | 66.7 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $16,010 | 109 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jeremy Sharp (FRE) | $7,090 | 56.3 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $13,100 | 83.6 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Nathan O'Driscoll (FRE) | $8,330 | 62.2 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $13,100 | 83.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Nik Cox (ESS) | $6,000 | 47.1 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Josh Treacy (FRE) | $12,380 | 76.6 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Switkowski (FRE) | $7,140 | 53 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $16,900 | 109.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Nick Bryan (ESS) | $8,890 | 66.3 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Bombers vs Dockers Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jeremy Sharp. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Archie Roberts 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 Lachlan Blakiston.
On the other hand, according to our model, Josh Treacy is one of the worst 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 Bombers vs Dockers slate closes at 1:10pm AEST 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 Bombers vs Dockers Round 10 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 Essendon vs Fremantle prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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