AFL Crows vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2026
Last updated: Jun 20, 2026, 2:51AM | Published: Jun 17, 2026, 9:58AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Crows vs Demons Round 15 DFS contest starts at 1:15pm AEST on June 20, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 15.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Crows vs Melbourne match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL, MID) | $17,200 | 116.9 | 6.8 |
| Value | Tom McDonald (MELB, DEF) | $7,200 | 57.1 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Wayne Milera (ADEL, DEF) | $14,660 | 89.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jake Melksham (MELB, FWD) | $6,810 | 52.9 | 7.8 |
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 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 | Rory Laird (ADEL) | $14,710 | 97 | 6.6 |
| Value | Tom McDonald (MELB) | $7,200 | 57.1 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Wayne Milera (ADEL) | $14,660 | 89.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | James Borlase (ADEL) | $6,360 | 47.2 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $17,200 | 116.9 | 6.8 |
| Value | Caleb Windsor (MELB) | $8,200 | 63.1 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Tom Sparrow (MELB) | $13,600 | 86.8 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Josh Rachele (ADEL) | $9,970 | 74.1 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $14,790 | 98.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jake Melksham (MELB) | $6,810 | 52.9 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL) | $10,540 | 73.3 | 7 |
| Cheapie | Taylor Walker (ADEL) | $8,250 | 62.2 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,050 | 112.1 | 7 |
| Value | Lachlan McAndrew (ADEL) | $11,790 | 85.9 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Crows vs Demons Round 15 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom McDonald. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jordan Dawson 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 Jake Melksham.
On the other hand, according to our model, Wayne Milera is one of the worst 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 Crows vs Demons slate closes at 1:15pm 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 Crows vs Demons 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 Adelaide Crows vs Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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