AFL Dockers vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 2, 2026
Last updated: Mar 18, 2026, 11:46AM | Published: Mar 18, 2026, 8:45AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Demons Round 2 DFS contest starts at 7:35pm AEDT on March 21, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 2.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs Melbourne match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $16,080 | 116.1 | 7.2 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB, FWD/RK) | $6,000 | 68.3 | 11.4 |
| Fade | Changkuoth Jiath (MELB, MID/DEF) | $10,180 | 60.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Shane McAdam (MELB, FWD) | $6,000 | 59.1 | 9.8 |
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 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 | Christian Salem (MELB) | $14,210 | 91.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Heath Chapman (FRE) | $7,480 | 67.7 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Changkuoth Jiath (MELB) | $10,180 | 60.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Brennan Cox (FRE) | $6,850 | 54.5 | 8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $14,190 | 108.1 | 7.6 |
| Value | Adam Sweid (FRE) | $6,000 | 49.9 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Changkuoth Jiath (MELB) | $10,180 | 60.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Tom Sparrow (MELB) | $8,050 | 63.7 | 7.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $13,470 | 89.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 68.3 | 11.4 |
| Fade | Murphy Reid (FRE) | $10,380 | 66.9 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Shane McAdam (MELB) | $6,000 | 59.1 | 9.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,080 | 116.1 | 7.2 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 68.3 | 11.4 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Dockers vs Demons Round 2 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Campbell. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Gawn is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Shane McAdam.
On the other hand, according to our model, Changkuoth Jiath is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Dockers vs Demons slate closes at 7:35pm AEDT 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 Dockers vs Demons Round 2 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 Fremantle vs Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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