AFL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2026
Last updated: May 13, 2026, 10:37AM | Published: May 13, 2026, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Round 10 DFS contest commences at 7:30pm AEST on May 14, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 10.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate features these games:
- St Kilda vs Richmond
- Carlton vs Western Bulldogs
- Sydney Swans vs Collingwood
- Melbourne vs Hawthorn
- Gold Coast SUNS vs Port Adelaide
- Adelaide Crows vs North Melbourne
- Essendon vs Fremantle
- West Coast Eagles vs GWS GIANTS
- Brisbane Lions vs Geelong Cats
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most reliable 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 make the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $16,990 | 117.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Reilly O'Brien (ADEL, RK) | $7,240 | 82.5 | 11.4 |
| Fade | Patrick Retschko (RICH, MID) | $10,100 | 58 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Deven Robertson (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 67 | 11.2 |
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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $17,240 | 112 | 6.5 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,440 | 70.8 | 11 |
| Fade | Josh Lindsay (WCE) | $10,800 | 63.9 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Mitchell Hinge (ADEL) | $7,460 | 69.4 | 9.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $16,990 | 117.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Deven Robertson (WCE) | $6,000 | 67 | 11.2 |
| Fade | Patrick Retschko (RICH) | $10,100 | 58 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,440 | 70.8 | 11 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $13,910 | 95.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 66.8 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Milan Murdock (WCE) | $11,790 | 69.4 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Shane McAdam (MELB) | $6,000 | 56.6 | 9.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $15,760 | 112.2 | 7.1 |
| Value | Reilly O'Brien (ADEL) | $7,240 | 82.5 | 11.4 |
| Fade | Marc Pittonet (CARL) | $11,660 | 72.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 66.8 | 11.1 |
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 Reilly O'Brien. 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 Deven Robertson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Patrick Retschko is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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