AFL Bulldogs vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2025
Last updated: Jun 5, 2025, 9:34AM | Published: Jun 4, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bulldogs vs Hawks Round 13 DFS contest begins at 7:33pm AEST on June 5, 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 crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 13.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn match-up to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB, RK) | $15,130 | 101.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Seamus Mitchell (HAW, DEF) | $6,000 | 55.3 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Adam Treloar (WB, MID) | $14,750 | 90.5 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Max Ramsden (HAW, RK) | $6,000 | 54.7 | 9.1 |
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 | Bailey Dale (WB) | $13,980 | 90 | 6.4 |
| Value | Seamus Mitchell (HAW) | $6,000 | 55.3 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Josh Battle (HAW) | $11,340 | 70.8 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Luke Cleary (WB) | $7,170 | 52.4 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $16,080 | 101 | 6.3 |
| Value | Sam Butler (HAW) | $6,240 | 55 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Adam Treloar (WB) | $14,750 | 90.5 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Finn Maginness (HAW) | $7,440 | 55 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $11,080 | 75.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Lachlan McNeil (WB) | $6,700 | 52.7 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Josh Weddle (HAW) | $10,780 | 67.6 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Finn Maginness (HAW) | $7,440 | 55 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $15,130 | 101.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Max Ramsden (HAW) | $6,000 | 54.7 | 9.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Bulldogs vs Hawks Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Seamus Mitchell. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tim English 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 Max Ramsden.
On the other hand, according to our model, Adam Treloar is one of the lowest 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 Bulldogs vs Hawks slate closes at 7:33pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Hawks Round 13 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 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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