AFL Dockers vs Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2026
Last updated: Jul 24, 2026, 9:43AM | Published: Jul 22, 2026, 9:51AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Eagles Round 20 DFS contest kicks off at 8:10pm AEST on July 24, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs West Coast Eagles match-up to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $15,310 | 98.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jack Williams (WCE, FWD/RK) | $6,430 | 47.6 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Oliver Francou (WCE, MID) | $11,570 | 61.6 | 5.3 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Starcevich (WCE, DEF) | $7,020 | 49.4 | 7 |
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 | Tom McCarthy (WCE) | $13,290 | 88.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Brandon Starcevich (WCE) | $7,020 | 49.4 | 7 |
| Fade | Karl Worner (FRE) | $12,430 | 77 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Sandy Brock (WCE) | $6,080 | 42.4 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $15,310 | 98.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Hamish Davis (WCE) | $7,620 | 52.9 | 6.9 |
| Fade | Oliver Francou (WCE) | $11,570 | 61.6 | 5.3 |
| Cheapie | Brady Hough (WCE) | $7,380 | 51 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $13,670 | 84.1 | 6.2 |
| Value | Jack Williams (WCE) | $6,430 | 47.6 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Josh Treacy (FRE) | $12,890 | 78.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Tom Cole (WCE) | $8,000 | 55.5 | 6.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $15,160 | 97.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jack Williams (WCE) | $6,430 | 47.6 | 7.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Dockers vs Eagles Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Williams. 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 Brandon Starcevich.
On the other hand, according to our model, Oliver Francou 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 Dockers vs Eagles slate closes at 8:10pm AEST on Friday. 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management 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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