AFL Bombers vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2025
Last updated: May 23, 2025, 4:33AM | Published: May 21, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bombers vs Tigers Round 11 DFS contest starts at 7:40pm AEST on May 23, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 11.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Essendon vs Richmond match-up to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS, MID) | $16,490 | 100.7 | 6.1 |
| Value | Kaleb Smith (RICH, DEF) | $6,000 | 51.3 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Archie Roberts (ESS, MID/DEF) | $13,570 | 78.7 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Angus Clarke (ESS, DEF) | $6,000 | 49.6 | 8.3 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide 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 | Nic Martin (ESS) | $15,820 | 99.3 | 6.3 |
| Value | Kaleb Smith (RICH) | $6,000 | 51.3 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Archie Roberts (ESS) | $13,570 | 78.7 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Angus Clarke (ESS) | $6,000 | 49.6 | 8.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $16,490 | 100.7 | 6.1 |
| Value | Ben Hobbs (ESS) | $8,690 | 61.5 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Archie Roberts (ESS) | $13,570 | 78.7 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Sam Lalor (RICH) | $9,290 | 62.4 | 6.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Wright (ESS) | $11,430 | 70.7 | 6.2 |
| Value | Samson Ryan (RICH) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Jack Ross (RICH) | $10,710 | 66.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Thomas Sims (RICH) | $6,000 | 47 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Wright (ESS) | $11,430 | 70.7 | 6.2 |
| Value | Samson Ryan (RICH) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Bombers vs Tigers Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Kaleb Smith. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zach Merrett is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Angus Clarke.
On the other hand, according to our model, Archie Roberts is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Bombers vs Tigers slate closes at 7:40pm 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 Tigers Round 11 contest. 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 Richmond prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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