AFL Dockers vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2025
Last updated: Jul 12, 2025, 1:33AM | Published: Jul 9, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Hawks Round 18 DFS contest begins at 8:10pm AEST on July 12, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs Hawthorn match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $15,990 | 104.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Isaiah Dudley (FRE, FWD) | $6,000 | 51.6 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Josh Battle (HAW, DEF) | $11,150 | 62.7 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Calsher Dear (HAW, FWD) | $6,000 | 49.7 | 8.3 |
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 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 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 | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $14,890 | 88.3 | 5.9 |
| Value | Tom Barrass (HAW) | $6,000 | 47.4 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Josh Battle (HAW) | $11,150 | 62.7 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Oscar McDonald (FRE) | $7,540 | 53.5 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $15,990 | 104.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jaeger O'Meara (FRE) | $9,990 | 69.9 | 7 |
| Fade | Harry Morrison (HAW) | $11,030 | 67 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Finn Maginness (HAW) | $7,810 | 53.7 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $12,910 | 78.8 | 6.1 |
| Value | Isaiah Dudley (FRE) | $6,000 | 51.6 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Jack Gunston (HAW) | $10,910 | 63.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Calsher Dear (HAW) | $6,000 | 49.7 | 8.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $14,370 | 94.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Sean Darcy (FRE) | $10,080 | 74.2 | 7.4 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Dockers vs Hawks Round 18 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 Calsher Dear.
On the other hand, according to our model, Josh Battle 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 Hawks slate closes at 8:10pm 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 Hawks Round 18 contest. 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 Hawthorn prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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