AFL Dockers vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2026
Last updated: Mar 28, 2026, 4:49AM | Published: Mar 25, 2026, 8:40AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Tigers Round 3 DFS contest starts at 4:15pm AEDT on March 28, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 3.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs Richmond match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $15,930 | 110.8 | 7 |
| Value | Brennan Cox (FRE, DEF) | $6,850 | 54.5 | 8 |
| Fade | Luke Jackson (FRE, RK) | $15,560 | 91.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Sean Darcy (FRE, RK) | $9,100 | 70.5 | 7.7 |
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 | Jayden Short (RICH) | $13,880 | 97.9 | 7.1 |
| Value | Brennan Cox (FRE) | $6,850 | 54.5 | 8 |
| Fade | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $13,900 | 91.3 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Judd McVee (FRE) | $7,390 | 55 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $15,930 | 110.8 | 7 |
| Value | Jaeger O'Meara (FRE) | $8,800 | 65.7 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Murphy Reid (FRE) | $12,010 | 70.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Hugo Ralphsmith (RICH) | $7,590 | 55.2 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Ross (RICH) | $12,200 | 82.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jonty Faull (RICH) | $6,010 | 44.8 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Murphy Reid (FRE) | $12,010 | 70.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Tom Brown (RICH) | $6,860 | 49 | 7.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $15,560 | 91.2 | 5.9 |
| Value | Sean Darcy (FRE) | $9,100 | 70.5 | 7.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Dockers vs Tigers Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Brennan Cox. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Sean Darcy.
On the other hand, according to our model, Luke Jackson is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Dockers vs Tigers slate closes at 4:15pm AEDT 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 Tigers Round 3 slate. 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 Richmond prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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