AFL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2026
Last updated: May 14, 2026, 8:36AM | Published: May 13, 2026, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Round 10 DFS contest starts at 7:30pm AEST on May 14, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 10.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate includes these match-ups:
- Melbourne vs Hawthorn
- Brisbane Lions vs Geelong Cats
- St Kilda vs Richmond
- Adelaide Crows vs North Melbourne
- Essendon vs Fremantle
- West Coast Eagles vs GWS GIANTS
- Sydney Swans vs Collingwood
- Carlton vs Western Bulldogs
- Gold Coast SUNS vs Port Adelaide
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the latest AFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more AFL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $16,990 | 117.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Will Lorenz (PORT, MID) | $6,000 | 59.2 | 9.9 |
| Fade | Patrick Retschko (RICH, MID) | $10,100 | 58 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH, FWD) | $6,000 | 54.5 | 9.1 |
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 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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $17,240 | 112 | 6.5 |
| Value | Kaleb Smith (RICH) | $6,190 | 51.7 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Josh Lindsay (WCE) | $10,800 | 63.9 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Jedd Busslinger (WB) | $6,160 | 49.7 | 8.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $16,990 | 117.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Will Lorenz (PORT) | $6,000 | 59.2 | 9.9 |
| Fade | Patrick Retschko (RICH) | $10,100 | 58 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Henry Hustwaite (HAW) | $6,000 | 53.4 | 8.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $13,910 | 95.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH) | $6,000 | 54.5 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Milan Murdock (WCE) | $11,790 | 69.4 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | James Tunstill (BL) | $6,000 | 49.6 | 8.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $15,760 | 112.2 | 7.1 |
| Value | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $8,760 | 77.9 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Marc Pittonet (CARL) | $11,660 | 72.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Dante Visentini (PORT) | $6,540 | 53.8 | 8.2 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
In AFL DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Will Lorenz. 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 Noah Roberts-Thomson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Patrick Retschko 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 Full Round slate closes at 7:30pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Round 10 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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