AFL Dockers vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Finals Week 1, 2025
Last updated: Aug 31, 2025, 10:33AM | Published: Aug 28, 2025, 2:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Suns Finals Week 1, 2025 DFS contest starts at 7:35pm AEST on September 6, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Rowell (GC, MID) | $15,710 | 100.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | James Aish (FRE, MID/DEF) | $6,000 | 66.8 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Noah Anderson (GC, MID) | $15,670 | 92.6 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Liam Reidy (FRE, RK) | $6,120 | 59.2 | 9.7 |
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'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 | John Noble (GC) | $13,810 | 84.9 | 6.2 |
| Value | James Aish (FRE) | $6,000 | 66.8 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $13,750 | 82.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Sean Lemmens (GC) | $6,250 | 53.8 | 8.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Rowell (GC) | $15,710 | 100.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | James Aish (FRE) | $6,000 | 66.8 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Noah Anderson (GC) | $15,670 | 92.6 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Ben Jepson (GC) | $6,000 | 55.1 | 9.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $10,090 | 71.1 | 7 |
| Value | Alex Sexton (GC) | $6,380 | 58.5 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $10,850 | 69.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Ethan Read (GC) | $6,000 | 52.8 | 8.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $13,980 | 94.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | Liam Reidy (FRE) | $6,120 | 59.2 | 9.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Dockers vs Suns Finals Week 1, 2025 teams, consider starting with a value player like James Aish. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Matt Rowell 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 Liam Reidy.
On the other hand, according to our model, Noah Anderson 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 Suns slate closes at 7:35pm 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 Suns Finals Week 1 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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