AFL Dockers vs Saints Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2025
Last updated: Jun 26, 2025, 3:33PM | Published: Jun 25, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Saints Round 16 DFS contest begins at 5:10pm AEST on June 29, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs St Kilda match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $16,610 | 107.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | Harry Boyd (STK, RK) | $6,950 | 65.4 | 9.4 |
| Fade | Heath Chapman (FRE, DEF) | $10,600 | 61.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Keeler (STK, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 51.5 | 8.6 |
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 | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $16,420 | 106.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | James Aish (FRE) | $8,250 | 66.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Heath Chapman (FRE) | $10,600 | 61.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Tobie Travaglia (STK) | $7,240 | 56.6 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $16,610 | 107.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | James Aish (FRE) | $8,250 | 66.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $11,850 | 71.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Hugo Garcia (STK) | $9,460 | 70.7 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $11,850 | 71.1 | 6 |
| Value | Isaac Keeler (STK) | $6,000 | 51.5 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Josh Treacy (FRE) | $10,670 | 63.3 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Dudley (FRE) | $6,000 | 50.2 | 8.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $14,630 | 102.5 | 7 |
| Value | Harry Boyd (STK) | $6,950 | 65.4 | 9.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Dockers vs Saints Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Harry Boyd. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Andrew Brayshaw is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Isaac Keeler.
On the other hand, according to our model, Heath Chapman 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 Saints slate closes at 5:10pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Saints Round 16 contest. 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 St Kilda prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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