AFL Bulldogs vs Bombers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 4, 2026
Last updated: Apr 1, 2026, 1:53PM | Published: Apr 1, 2026, 9:04AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bulldogs vs Bombers Round 4 DFS contest kicks off at 7:20pm AEST on April 5, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 4.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Western Bulldogs vs Essendon match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB, MID) | $18,120 | 114.4 | 6.3 |
| Value | Elijah Tsatas (ESS, MID) | $6,710 | 69.6 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Lachie Jaques (WB, DEF) | $11,570 | 62.8 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Ridley (ESS, DEF) | $9,300 | 87.7 | 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 are 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 | Mason Redman (ESS) | $13,910 | 89.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jordan Ridley (ESS) | $9,300 | 87.7 | 9.4 |
| Fade | Lachie Jaques (WB) | $11,570 | 62.8 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Lewis Hayes (ESS) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $18,120 | 114.4 | 6.3 |
| Value | Elijah Tsatas (ESS) | $6,710 | 69.6 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Ryley Sanders (WB) | $11,010 | 63.8 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Dyson Sharp (ESS) | $6,000 | 52.4 | 8.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Treloar (WB) | $13,720 | 85.9 | 6.3 |
| Value | Dyson Sharp (ESS) | $6,000 | 52.4 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Aaron Naughton (WB) | $13,100 | 74.8 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Sullivan Robey (ESS) | $6,000 | 51 | 8.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $17,030 | 111.9 | 6.6 |
| 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
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Bulldogs vs Bombers Round 4 teams, consider starting with a value player like Elijah Tsatas. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Marcus Bontempelli 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 Jordan Ridley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lachie Jaques is one of the worst value options in this game, 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 7:20pm 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 Bulldogs vs Bombers Round 4 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management 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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