AFL Crows vs Saints Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 6, 2026
Last updated: Apr 18, 2026, 9:32AM | Published: Apr 15, 2026, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Crows vs Saints Round 6 DFS contest commences at 7:35pm AEST on April 18, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 6.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Crows vs St Kilda match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK, MID) | $15,760 | 110.1 | 7 |
| Value | Charlie Edwards (ADEL, DEF) | $6,000 | 49 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Lachlan McAndrew (ADEL, RK) | $13,060 | 80.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Finnbar Maley (ADEL, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 48.2 | 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 | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $15,630 | 107.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | Charlie Edwards (ADEL) | $6,000 | 49 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Josh Worrell (ADEL) | $13,590 | 83.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Luke Nankervis (ADEL) | $7,870 | 61.8 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $15,760 | 110.1 | 7 |
| Value | Luke Nankervis (ADEL) | $7,870 | 61.8 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Josh Rachele (ADEL) | $14,030 | 86.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $9,220 | 69.8 | 7.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL) | $11,820 | 79.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | Finnbar Maley (ADEL) | $6,000 | 48.2 | 8 |
| Fade | Izak Rankine (ADEL) | $11,710 | 77.9 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $8,620 | 68.3 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom De Koning (STK) | $10,850 | 81.3 | 7.5 |
| Value | Finnbar Maley (ADEL) | $6,000 | 48.2 | 8 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Crows vs Saints Round 6 teams, consider starting with a value player like Charlie Edwards. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Finnbar Maley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lachlan McAndrew is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Crows vs Saints slate closes at 7:35pm 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 Saints Round 6 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 Adelaide Crows vs St Kilda prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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