AFL Bombers vs Kangaroos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2026
Last updated: Mar 25, 2026, 6:50PM | Published: Mar 25, 2026, 8:40AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bombers vs Kangaroos Round 3 DFS contest kicks off at 7:35pm AEDT on March 28, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 3.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Essendon vs North Melbourne match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $17,870 | 118.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Elijah Tsatas (ESS, MID) | $6,760 | 69.6 | 10.3 |
| Fade | Zak Johnson (ESS, DEF) | $10,230 | 57.7 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Scott (NMFC, MID/DEF) | $8,060 | 76.1 | 9.4 |
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 | Luke Parker (NMFC) | $13,760 | 93.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $8,060 | 76.1 | 9.4 |
| Fade | Zak Johnson (ESS) | $10,230 | 57.7 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Josh Goater (NMFC) | $6,000 | 56.5 | 9.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $17,870 | 118.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Elijah Tsatas (ESS) | $6,760 | 69.6 | 10.3 |
| Fade | Finn O'Sullivan (NMFC) | $10,140 | 60.5 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $8,060 | 76.1 | 9.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Durham (ESS) | $12,180 | 85.6 | 7 |
| Value | Dyson Sharp (ESS) | $6,000 | 52.4 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Tom Powell (NMFC) | $11,080 | 84.8 | 7.6 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Langford (ESS) | $7,040 | 60.5 | 8.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $17,950 | 117 | 6.5 |
| Value | Vigo Visentini (ESS) | $6,000 | 51.4 | 8.6 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Bombers vs Kangaroos Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Elijah Tsatas. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Sheezel 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 Bailey Scott.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zak Johnson 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 Kangaroos slate closes at 7:35pm AEDT 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 Kangaroos 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 Essendon vs North Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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