AFL Crows vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 22, 2026
Last updated: Aug 8, 2026, 8:38AM | Published: Aug 5, 2026, 9:52AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Crows vs Tigers Round 22 DFS contest kicks off at 7:35pm AEST on August 8, 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 crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 22.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the best AFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more AFL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Crows vs Richmond match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL, MID) | $17,320 | 111.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Samson Ryan (RICH, RK) | $6,000 | 49.2 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Hugo Hall-Kahan (ADEL, DEF) | $11,910 | 66.7 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Seth Campbell (RICH, FWD) | $8,110 | 59.1 | 7.3 |
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) | $14,650 | 96.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Sam Grlj (RICH) | $7,470 | 53.9 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Hugo Hall-Kahan (ADEL) | $11,910 | 66.7 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Ben Miller (RICH) | $7,980 | 57 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $17,320 | 111.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Dion Prestia (RICH) | $10,880 | 74.9 | 6.9 |
| Fade | Billy Dowling (ADEL) | $11,170 | 65 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Cumming (ADEL) | $9,320 | 64.3 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alex Neal-Bullen (ADEL) | $10,950 | 72.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Seth Campbell (RICH) | $8,110 | 59.1 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Billy Dowling (ADEL) | $11,170 | 65 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Sam Grlj (RICH) | $7,470 | 53.9 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Nankervis (RICH) | $12,550 | 82.8 | 6.6 |
| Value | Samson Ryan (RICH) | $6,000 | 49.2 | 8.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Crows vs Tigers Round 22 teams, consider starting with a value player like Samson Ryan. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Seth Campbell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Hugo Hall-Kahan is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Crows vs Tigers 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 Tigers Round 22 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised AFL Crows vs Tigers line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
For more on this game, dive into our full Adelaide Crows vs Richmond prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
