AFL Bulldogs vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2026
Last updated: May 24, 2026, 5:00AM | Published: May 20, 2026, 9:49AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bulldogs vs Demons Round 11 DFS contest kicks off at 3:15pm AEST on May 24, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 11.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB, MID) | $16,870 | 111.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Arthur Jones (WB, FWD) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Jake Bowey (MELB, DEF) | $13,900 | 84 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Max Heath (MELB, RK) | $7,430 | 57.6 | 7.7 |
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 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 | Bailey Dale (WB) | $15,220 | 93.5 | 6.1 |
| Value | Luke Cleary (WB) | $7,880 | 57.8 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Jake Bowey (MELB) | $13,900 | 84 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Nick Coffield (WB) | $8,140 | 59 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $16,870 | 111.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Lachlan McNeil (WB) | $6,000 | 45.9 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Adam Treloar (WB) | $14,000 | 87.1 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Harvey Langford (MELB) | $9,850 | 64.9 | 6.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $14,100 | 93.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Arthur Jones (WB) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Joel Freijah (WB) | $12,800 | 80.7 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Laurie (MELB) | $7,300 | 56.7 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $17,150 | 109.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | Max Heath (MELB) | $7,430 | 57.6 | 7.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Bulldogs vs Demons Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Arthur Jones. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Marcus Bontempelli is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Max Heath.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jake Bowey 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 Demons slate closes at 3:15pm 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 Demons Round 11 contest. 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 Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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