AFL Eagles vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2026
Last updated: Jul 18, 2026, 9:41AM | Published: Jul 15, 2026, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Lions Round 19 DFS contest begins at 8:10pm AEST on July 18, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Will Ashcroft (BL, MID) | $16,320 | 110.6 | 6.8 |
| Value | James Tunstill (BL, DEF/MID) | $6,410 | 51.2 | 8 |
| Fade | Jake Waterman (WCE, FWD) | $11,730 | 74.8 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Noah Answerth (BL, DEF) | $7,310 | 54 | 7.4 |
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 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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $15,070 | 110 | 7.3 |
| Value | James Tunstill (BL) | $6,410 | 51.2 | 8 |
| Fade | Liam Duggan (WCE) | $11,780 | 76.9 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Noah Answerth (BL) | $7,310 | 54 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Will Ashcroft (BL) | $16,320 | 110.6 | 6.8 |
| Value | James Tunstill (BL) | $6,410 | 51.2 | 8 |
| Fade | Zac Bailey (BL) | $14,080 | 90.9 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Brady Hough (WCE) | $7,360 | 52.5 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zac Bailey (BL) | $14,080 | 90.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jack Williams (WCE) | $7,020 | 50.3 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Jake Waterman (WCE) | $11,730 | 74.8 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Tom Cole (WCE) | $8,090 | 57.4 | 7.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $12,270 | 78.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jack Williams (WCE) | $7,020 | 50.3 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Eagles vs Lions Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like James Tunstill. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Will Ashcroft is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Noah Answerth.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jake Waterman is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Eagles vs Lions slate closes at 8:10pm 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 Eagles vs Lions Round 19 slate. 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 West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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