AFL Dockers vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for , 2026
Last updated: Sep 26, 2026, 3:34AM | Published: Sep 20, 2026, 1:11AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Lions , 2026 DFS contest begins at 2:30pm AEST on September 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Will Ashcroft (BL, MID) | $16,530 | 116.1 | 7 |
| Value | Jye Amiss (FRE, FWD) | $6,880 | 56.5 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Hayden Young (FRE, MID) | $12,940 | 80.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Oscar Allen (BL, FWD) | $6,060 | 47.3 | 7.8 |
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 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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $14,650 | 104.9 | 7.2 |
| Value | Karl Worner (FRE) | $9,830 | 76 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $12,190 | 85.2 | 7 |
| Cheapie | Oscar McDonald (FRE) | $6,930 | 52 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Will Ashcroft (BL) | $16,530 | 116.1 | 7 |
| Value | Levi Ashcroft (BL) | $10,640 | 79.5 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Hayden Young (FRE) | $12,940 | 80.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Corey Wagner (FRE) | $9,230 | 66.6 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zac Bailey (BL) | $13,950 | 97.4 | 7 |
| Value | Jye Amiss (FRE) | $6,880 | 56.5 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Kai Lohmann (BL) | $10,180 | 65.5 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Oscar Allen (BL) | $6,060 | 47.3 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $15,980 | 106 | 6.6 |
| Value | Mason Cox (FRE) | $6,020 | 44.9 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Dockers vs Lions , 2026 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jye Amiss. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Will Ashcroft 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 Oscar Allen.
On the other hand, according to our model, Hayden Young is one of the lowest 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 Lions slate closes at 2:30pm 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 Lions 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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