AFL Eagles vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 12, 2025
Last updated: May 31, 2025, 2:33AM | Published: May 28, 2025, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Cats Round 12 DFS contest begins at 7:20pm AEST on June 1, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 12.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $17,530 | 110.1 | 6.3 |
| Value | Oscar Allen (WCE, FWD) | $7,350 | 60.1 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Shaun Mannagh (GEEL, MID/FWD) | $13,960 | 80.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Hunt (WCE, MID) | $6,640 | 52.2 | 7.9 |
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 are 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 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 | Tom Stewart (GEEL) | $12,810 | 83 | 6.5 |
| Value | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $6,640 | 49.9 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Mitch Duncan (GEEL) | $11,200 | 65.9 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Reuben Ginbey (WCE) | $7,080 | 51.6 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $17,530 | 110.1 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jayden Hunt (WCE) | $6,640 | 52.2 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Shaun Mannagh (GEEL) | $13,960 | 80.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $6,640 | 49.9 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gryan Miers (GEEL) | $14,190 | 88.5 | 6.2 |
| Value | Oscar Allen (WCE) | $7,350 | 60.1 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Shaun Mannagh (GEEL) | $13,960 | 80.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Archer Reid (WCE) | $6,000 | 42.1 | 7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rhys Stanley (GEEL) | $11,640 | 77.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Archer Reid (WCE) | $6,000 | 42.1 | 7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Eagles vs Cats Round 12 teams, consider starting with a value player like Oscar Allen. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Bailey Smith 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 Jayden Hunt.
On the other hand, according to our model, Shaun Mannagh is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Eagles vs Cats slate closes at 7:20pm 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 Eagles vs Cats Round 12 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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For more on this game, dive into our full West Coast Eagles vs Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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