AFL Bulldogs vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2026
Last updated: Jul 25, 2026, 8:38AM | Published: Jul 22, 2026, 9:52AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bulldogs vs Tigers Round 20 DFS contest starts at 7:40pm AEST on July 25, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Western Bulldogs vs Richmond match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB, MID) | $16,240 | 107.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Zane Peucker (RICH, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 49.6 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Ryley Sanders (WB, MID) | $13,770 | 82.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Sam Banks (RICH, DEF) | $8,860 | 67 | 7.6 |
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 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 | Jayden Short (RICH) | $12,520 | 85.8 | 6.9 |
| Value | Sam Banks (RICH) | $8,860 | 67 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Bailey Williams (WB) | $13,310 | 81 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Luke Trainor (RICH) | $8,110 | 60.7 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $16,240 | 107.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Zane Peucker (RICH) | $6,000 | 49.6 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Ryley Sanders (WB) | $13,770 | 82.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Sam Davidson (WB) | $7,310 | 53.2 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joel Freijah (WB) | $10,550 | 69.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Zane Peucker (RICH) | $6,000 | 49.6 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Rory Lobb (WB) | $10,220 | 64.7 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Josh Dolan (WB) | $6,000 | 42.9 | 7.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $14,640 | 95.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Toby Nankervis (RICH) | $11,750 | 83.1 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Bulldogs vs Tigers Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Zane Peucker. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Sam Banks.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ryley Sanders is one of the lowest 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 7:40pm 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 Tigers Round 20 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 Richmond prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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