AFL Eagles vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 6, 2026
Last updated: Apr 19, 2026, 6:32AM | Published: Apr 15, 2026, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Dockers Round 6 DFS contest commences at 5:10pm AEST on April 19, 2026, 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 6.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Fremantle match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $15,870 | 106.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jamie Cripps (WCE, FWD) | $6,460 | 56.3 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Hayden Young (FRE, MID) | $14,130 | 79.9 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Harry Schoenberg (WCE, FWD) | $6,880 | 53.4 | 7.8 |
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 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 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 | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $13,960 | 90.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Brady Hough (WCE) | $8,150 | 62.6 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Luke Ryan (FRE) | $12,940 | 83.8 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Tylar Young (WCE) | $6,000 | 46.3 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $15,870 | 106.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Bo Allan (WCE) | $6,000 | 43.7 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Hayden Young (FRE) | $14,130 | 79.9 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Elijah Hewett (WCE) | $9,210 | 66.8 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $13,780 | 82.6 | 6 |
| Value | Jamie Cripps (WCE) | $6,460 | 56.3 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Murphy Reid (FRE) | $11,990 | 74.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Harry Schoenberg (WCE) | $6,880 | 53.4 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $15,940 | 97.7 | 6.1 |
| Value | Cooper Duff-Tytler (WCE) | $6,000 | 43.3 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Eagles vs Dockers Round 6 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jamie Cripps. 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 Harry Schoenberg.
On the other hand, according to our model, Hayden Young is one of the worst 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 Eagles vs Dockers 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 Eagles vs Dockers Round 6 contest. 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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For more on this game, dive into our full West Coast Eagles vs Fremantle prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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