AFL Cats vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 1, 2026
Last updated: Mar 14, 2026, 4:38AM | Published: Mar 11, 2026, 8:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Cats vs Dockers Round 1 DFS contest starts at 4:15pm AEDT on March 14, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 1.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Geelong Cats vs Fremantle match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $14,880 | 115.8 | 7.8 |
| Value | Jhye Clark (GEEL, MID) | $6,000 | 53.1 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Luke Jackson (FRE, MID/RK) | $15,130 | 86.7 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Jye Amiss (FRE, FWD) | $6,130 | 52.1 | 8.5 |
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 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 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 | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $13,600 | 92.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Heath Chapman (FRE) | $8,920 | 69.9 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Tanner Bruhn (GEEL) | $12,900 | 83.1 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Henry (GEEL) | $7,440 | 53.5 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $14,880 | 115.8 | 7.8 |
| Value | Jhye Clark (GEEL) | $6,000 | 53.1 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $15,130 | 86.7 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Nathan O'Driscoll (FRE) | $8,830 | 63.3 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gryan Miers (GEEL) | $13,990 | 94.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jye Amiss (FRE) | $6,130 | 52.1 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Murphy Reid (FRE) | $10,090 | 66.1 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Sam Switkowski (FRE) | $9,190 | 67.9 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $15,130 | 86.7 | 5.7 |
| Value | Sam De Koning (GEEL) | $8,930 | 63.2 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Cats vs Dockers Round 1 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jhye Clark. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Andrew Brayshaw 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 Jye Amiss.
On the other hand, according to our model, Luke Jackson 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 Cats vs Dockers slate closes at 4:15pm AEDT 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 Cats vs Dockers Round 1 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 Geelong Cats vs Fremantle prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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