AFL Bulldogs vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2025
Last updated: Jun 22, 2025, 4:32AM | Published: Jun 18, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bulldogs vs Tigers Round 15 DFS contest starts at 3:20pm AEST on June 22, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 15.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Western Bulldogs vs Richmond match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB, RK) | $15,810 | 106.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Nick Coffield (WB, DEF) | $6,100 | 50.8 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Sam Banks (RICH, DEF) | $12,240 | 70.8 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Rhyan Mansell (RICH, FWD) | $6,750 | 55.8 | 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 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) | $15,020 | 95.7 | 6.4 |
| Value | Nick Coffield (WB) | $6,100 | 50.8 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Sam Banks (RICH) | $12,240 | 70.8 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Kaleb Smith (RICH) | $7,760 | 54.1 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Kennedy (WB) | $15,930 | 101.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Tyler Sonsie (RICH) | $7,360 | 55.1 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Adam Treloar (WB) | $14,960 | 88.1 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Kamdyn McIntosh (RICH) | $9,170 | 64.1 | 7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Darcy (WB) | $12,850 | 88.3 | 6.9 |
| Value | Rhyan Mansell (RICH) | $6,750 | 55.8 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Rhylee West (WB) | $10,200 | 61.2 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Thomas Sims (RICH) | $6,000 | 46.8 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $15,810 | 106.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Thomas Sims (RICH) | $6,000 | 46.8 | 7.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Bulldogs vs Tigers Round 15 teams, consider starting with a value player like Nick Coffield. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Rhyan Mansell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sam Banks is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Bulldogs vs Tigers slate closes at 3:20pm 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 Tigers Round 15 contest. 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 Richmond prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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