AFL Dockers vs Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2025
Last updated: Jul 26, 2025, 5:33AM | Published: Jul 23, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Eagles Round 20 DFS contest starts at 4:15pm AEST on July 26, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy 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 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs West Coast Eagles match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $16,170 | 106.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Matthew Owies (WCE, FWD) | $6,000 | 52.9 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE, MID/FWD) | $12,140 | 67.1 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Jobe Shanahan (WCE, FWD) | $6,690 | 54 | 8.1 |
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'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 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 | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $15,190 | 90.8 | 6 |
| Value | Oscar McDonald (FRE) | $6,420 | 51.5 | 8 |
| Fade | Ryan Maric (WCE) | $10,930 | 63.6 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Harry Edwards (WCE) | $6,700 | 48.7 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $16,170 | 106.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Liam Ryan (WCE) | $7,940 | 57.5 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $12,140 | 67.1 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Tim Kelly (WCE) | $8,570 | 59.1 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Liam Baker (WCE) | $11,270 | 70 | 6.2 |
| Value | Matthew Owies (WCE) | $6,000 | 52.9 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $12,140 | 67.1 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Jobe Shanahan (WCE) | $6,690 | 54 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $14,030 | 91.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $8,040 | 63.5 | 7.9 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Dockers vs Eagles Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Matthew Owies. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Jobe Shanahan.
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 building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Dockers vs Eagles slate closes at 4:15pm 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 Dockers vs Eagles Round 20 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 West Coast Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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