AFL Demons vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 4, 2026
Last updated: Apr 5, 2026, 4:34AM | Published: Apr 1, 2026, 9:04AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Demons vs Suns Round 4 DFS contest kicks off at 3:15pm AEST on April 5, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 4.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $16,000 | 119.1 | 7.4 |
| Value | Bailey Laurie (MELB, FWD) | $6,000 | 57.9 | 9.6 |
| Fade | Matt Rowell (GC, MID) | $16,840 | 103.9 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Collins (GC, DEF) | $6,000 | 49.5 | 8.3 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 | John Noble (GC) | $13,230 | 90.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | Sam Collins (GC) | $6,000 | 49.5 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Bodhi Uwland (GC) | $11,360 | 73.4 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Zeke Uwland (GC) | $6,000 | 47.7 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Steele (MELB) | $15,780 | 110.6 | 7 |
| Value | Zeke Uwland (GC) | $6,000 | 47.7 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Matt Rowell (GC) | $16,840 | 103.9 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Koltyn Tholstrup (MELB) | $6,580 | 49.5 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Touk Miller (GC) | $14,910 | 98 | 6.6 |
| Value | Bailey Laurie (MELB) | $6,000 | 57.9 | 9.6 |
| Fade | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $13,580 | 93.7 | 6.9 |
| Cheapie | Leonardo Lombard (GC) | $7,190 | 53 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,000 | 119.1 | 7.4 |
| Value | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,000 | 119.1 | 7.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Demons vs Suns Round 4 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bailey Laurie. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Gawn 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 Sam Collins.
On the other hand, according to our model, Matt Rowell is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Demons vs Suns slate closes at 3:15pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Demons vs Suns Round 4 slate. 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 Melbourne vs Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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