AFL Cats vs Saints Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2026
Last updated: Jul 15, 2026, 11:37PM | Published: Jul 15, 2026, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Cats vs Saints Round 19 DFS contest starts at 7:30pm AEST on July 16, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 19.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Geelong Cats vs St Kilda match-up to help you find the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $17,510 | 121 | 6.9 |
| Value | Jhye Clark (GEEL, FWD/MID) | $6,010 | 54.2 | 9 |
| Fade | Shannon Neale (GEEL, FWD/RK) | $11,130 | 63.6 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Tobie Travaglia (STK, DEF) | $6,400 | 51.3 | 8 |
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 | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $17,060 | 114.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Tobie Travaglia (STK) | $6,400 | 51.3 | 8 |
| Fade | Lawson Humphries (GEEL) | $12,810 | 80.4 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Hunter Clark (STK) | $9,170 | 72.1 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $17,510 | 121 | 6.9 |
| Value | Jhye Clark (GEEL) | $6,010 | 54.2 | 9 |
| Fade | Mason Wood (STK) | $12,590 | 74.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Tom Atkins (GEEL) | $9,640 | 71.3 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gryan Miers (GEEL) | $12,830 | 85 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jhye Clark (GEEL) | $6,010 | 54.2 | 9 |
| Fade | Shannon Neale (GEEL) | $11,130 | 63.6 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Jack Henry (GEEL) | $6,000 | 46.3 | 7.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $13,630 | 89.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Sam De Koning (GEEL) | $8,030 | 54.6 | 6.8 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Cats vs Saints Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jhye Clark. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Bailey Smith 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 Tobie Travaglia.
On the other hand, according to our model, Shannon Neale is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Cats vs Saints slate closes at 7:30pm 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 Cats vs Saints Round 19 slate. 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 Geelong Cats vs St Kilda prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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