AFL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2026
Last updated: May 21, 2026, 8:37AM | Published: May 20, 2026, 9:49AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Round 11 DFS contest begins at 7:30pm AEST on May 21, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 11.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate features these matches:
- Fremantle vs St Kilda
- Hawthorn vs Adelaide Crows
- North Melbourne vs Gold Coast SUNS
- GWS GIANTS vs Brisbane Lions
- Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans
- Richmond vs Essendon
- Collingwood vs West Coast Eagles
- Port Adelaide vs Carlton
- Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne
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 have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $16,970 | 121.6 | 7.2 |
| Value | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH, FWD) | $6,000 | 53.4 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Josh Lindsay (WCE, DEF) | $12,050 | 67.1 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Lloyd Meek (HAW, RK) | $8,920 | 77.9 | 8.7 |
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 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 | Archie Roberts (ESS) | $17,900 | 109.5 | 6.1 |
| Value | Harrison Oliver (GWS) | $6,000 | 48.6 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Josh Lindsay (WCE) | $12,050 | 67.1 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Luke Beecken (BL) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $16,970 | 121.6 | 7.2 |
| Value | Cameron Nairn (HAW) | $6,000 | 49.9 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Sullivan Robey (ESS) | $10,220 | 59 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Caiden Cleary (SYD) | $6,180 | 51.2 | 8.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $14,100 | 93.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH) | $6,000 | 53.4 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Sullivan Robey (ESS) | $10,220 | 59 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Cameron Nairn (HAW) | $6,000 | 49.9 | 8.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $17,520 | 114.3 | 6.5 |
| Value | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $8,920 | 77.9 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $14,290 | 87.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Max Heath (MELB) | $7,430 | 57.6 | 7.7 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Noah Roberts-Thomson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Bailey Smith 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 Lloyd Meek.
On the other hand, according to our model, Josh Lindsay 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 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 11 slate. 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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