AFL Bulldogs vs Bombers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2025
Last updated: May 16, 2025, 5:33AM | Published: May 14, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bulldogs vs Bombers Round 10 DFS contest begins at 7:35pm AEST on May 17, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 build 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 Western Bulldogs vs Essendon match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS, MID) | $16,260 | 105.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Archer Day-Wicks (ESS, FWD) | $6,000 | 47.4 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Zach Reid (ESS, DEF) | $11,380 | 67.8 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Luke Cleary (WB, DEF) | $6,840 | 53.4 | 7.8 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $15,630 | 99.1 | 6.3 |
| Value | Luke Cleary (WB) | $6,840 | 53.4 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Zach Reid (ESS) | $11,380 | 67.8 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Saad El-Hawli (ESS) | $8,520 | 63.9 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $16,260 | 105.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | James Harmes (WB) | $9,620 | 74.5 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Archie Roberts (ESS) | $12,740 | 77.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Ben Hobbs (ESS) | $8,210 | 62.9 | 7.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ryley Sanders (WB) | $10,170 | 74.3 | 7.3 |
| Value | Archer Day-Wicks (ESS) | $6,000 | 47.4 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Peter Wright (ESS) | $10,280 | 69.4 | 6.8 |
| Cheapie | Laitham Vandermeer (WB) | $6,000 | 46.9 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $16,120 | 103.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Peter Wright (ESS) | $10,280 | 69.4 | 6.8 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Bulldogs vs Bombers Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Archer Day-Wicks. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zach Merrett 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 Luke Cleary.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zach Reid is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Bulldogs vs Bombers slate closes at 7:35pm 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 Bulldogs vs Bombers Round 10 slate. 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 Western Bulldogs vs Essendon prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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