AFL Dockers vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2026
Last updated: Jun 24, 2026, 10:39AM | Published: Jun 24, 2026, 9:36AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Suns Round 16 DFS contest kicks off at 5:10pm AEST on June 28, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Noah Anderson (GC, MID) | $16,240 | 106.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Adam Sweid (FRE, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 56.4 | 9.4 |
| Fade | Mac Andrew (GC, DEF) | $11,520 | 71.9 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jarrod Witts (GC, RK) | $8,770 | 78.9 | 9 |
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 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 | John Noble (GC) | $15,100 | 100.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Heath Chapman (FRE) | $8,080 | 64.2 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Mac Andrew (GC) | $11,520 | 71.9 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Brennan Cox (FRE) | $7,200 | 56.6 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Noah Anderson (GC) | $16,240 | 106.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Adam Sweid (FRE) | $6,000 | 56.4 | 9.4 |
| Fade | Murphy Reid (FRE) | $12,810 | 82 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Ben Jepson (GC) | $6,000 | 48.4 | 8.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Touk Miller (GC) | $12,290 | 88.8 | 7.2 |
| Value | Adam Sweid (FRE) | $6,000 | 56.4 | 9.4 |
| Fade | Murphy Reid (FRE) | $12,810 | 82 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (GC) | $6,470 | 54.3 | 8.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $16,630 | 104.4 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $8,770 | 78.9 | 9 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Dockers vs Suns Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Adam Sweid. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Noah Anderson 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 Jarrod Witts.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mac Andrew 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 Suns 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 Suns 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 Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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