AFL Dockers vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2025
Last updated: Aug 3, 2025, 6:32AM | Published: Jul 30, 2025, 9:36AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Blues Round 21 DFS contest kicks off at 5:10pm AEST on August 3, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs Carlton match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $15,900 | 102.5 | 6.4 |
| Value | Isaiah Dudley (FRE, FWD) | $6,000 | 50.9 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Jordan Clark (FRE, DEF) | $15,020 | 87.4 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Ashton Moir (CARL, FWD) | $6,000 | 50.3 | 8.4 |
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'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 | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $15,020 | 87.4 | 5.8 |
| Value | Oscar McDonald (FRE) | $6,000 | 47.7 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Nick Haynes (CARL) | $11,820 | 71.5 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Lewis Young (CARL) | $6,980 | 53.3 | 7.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $15,900 | 102.5 | 6.4 |
| Value | Neil Erasmus (FRE) | $8,190 | 59.1 | 7.2 |
| Fade | George Hewett (CARL) | $14,870 | 91.6 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Lord (CARL) | $9,450 | 64.4 | 6.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $10,350 | 74.4 | 7.2 |
| Value | Isaiah Dudley (FRE) | $6,000 | 50.9 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $11,370 | 70.1 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Ashton Moir (CARL) | $6,000 | 50.3 | 8.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $13,960 | 92.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $10,350 | 74.4 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Dockers vs Blues Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Isaiah Dudley. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Andrew Brayshaw is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Ashton Moir.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jordan Clark is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Dockers vs Blues slate closes at 5:10pm 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 Dockers vs Blues Round 21 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Fremantle vs Carlton prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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