AFL Dockers vs Bombers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2025
Last updated: Jun 19, 2025, 9:34AM | Published: Jun 18, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Bombers Round 15 DFS contest kicks off at 8:10pm AEST on June 19, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make 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 15.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs Essendon match-up to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $16,670 | 107.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Archer May (ESS, FWD) | $6,000 | 45.9 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE, FWD/MID) | $12,500 | 73.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Jye Amiss (FRE, FWD) | $6,590 | 49.2 | 7.5 |
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 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 | Nic Martin (ESS) | $15,500 | 105 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jayden Laverde (ESS) | $9,540 | 67.3 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Archie Roberts (ESS) | $12,990 | 78.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jaxon Prior (ESS) | $9,360 | 65.5 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $16,670 | 107.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Luamon Lual (ESS) | $6,000 | 44.4 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $12,500 | 73.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Ben Hobbs (ESS) | $7,990 | 58 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Wright (ESS) | $11,130 | 74.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Archer May (ESS) | $6,000 | 45.9 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $12,500 | 73.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Jye Amiss (FRE) | $6,590 | 49.2 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $13,990 | 91.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Peter Wright (ESS) | $11,130 | 74.6 | 6.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Dockers vs Bombers Round 15 teams, consider starting with a value player like Archer May. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Andrew Brayshaw is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jye Amiss.
On the other hand, according to our model, Shai Bolton is one of the lowest 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 Dockers vs Bombers slate closes at 8:10pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Bombers Round 15 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 Fremantle vs Essendon prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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