AFL Bombers vs Saints Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2025
Last updated: Aug 15, 2025, 8:33AM | Published: Aug 13, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bombers vs Saints Round 23 DFS contest commences at 7:20pm AEST on August 15, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Essendon vs St Kilda match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK, MID/DEF) | $18,030 | 115 | 6.4 |
| Value | Alex Dodson (STK, RK) | $6,000 | 58.6 | 9.8 |
| Fade | Andrew McGrath (ESS, MID) | $12,700 | 72.4 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Tobie Travaglia (STK, DEF) | $6,030 | 56.2 | 9.3 |
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 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 | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $18,030 | 115 | 6.4 |
| Value | Tobie Travaglia (STK) | $6,030 | 56.2 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Archie Roberts (ESS) | $13,440 | 82.5 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Nguyen (ESS) | $6,000 | 43 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $18,030 | 115 | 6.4 |
| Value | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $8,850 | 69.8 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Andrew McGrath (ESS) | $12,700 | 72.4 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Angus Clarke (ESS) | $7,270 | 52 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mason Wood (STK) | $10,890 | 72.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Liam McMahon (ESS) | $6,000 | 51.3 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Max Hall (STK) | $10,600 | 66.7 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Rhys Unwin (ESS) | $6,000 | 48.2 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $17,280 | 109.1 | 6.3 |
| Value | Alex Dodson (STK) | $6,000 | 58.6 | 9.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Bombers vs Saints Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Alex Dodson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Tobie Travaglia.
On the other hand, according to our model, Andrew McGrath is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Bombers vs Saints slate closes at 7:20pm AEST on Friday. 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 Saints Round 23 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 St Kilda prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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