AFL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2026
Last updated: May 20, 2026, 7:36PM | Published: May 20, 2026, 9:49AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Round 11 DFS contest kicks off at 7:30pm AEST on May 21, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 11.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate includes the following games:
- Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne
- GWS GIANTS vs Brisbane Lions
- Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans
- Port Adelaide vs Carlton
- Hawthorn vs Adelaide Crows
- Collingwood vs West Coast Eagles
- Fremantle vs St Kilda
- Richmond vs Essendon
- North Melbourne vs Gold Coast SUNS
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the best 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 selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $16,970 | 121.6 | 7.2 |
| Value | Deven Robertson (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 67 | 11.2 |
| Fade | Josh Lindsay (WCE, DEF) | $12,050 | 67.1 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Tom Campbell (MELB, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 66.8 | 11.1 |
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 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 | Archie Roberts (ESS) | $17,900 | 109.5 | 6.1 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,430 | 70.8 | 11 |
| Fade | Josh Lindsay (WCE) | $12,050 | 67.1 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Josh Goater (NMFC) | $6,000 | 53.5 | 8.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $16,970 | 121.6 | 7.2 |
| Value | Deven Robertson (WCE) | $6,000 | 67 | 11.2 |
| Fade | Sullivan Robey (ESS) | $10,220 | 59 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,430 | 70.8 | 11 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $14,100 | 93.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 66.8 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Sullivan Robey (ESS) | $10,220 | 59 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Finlay Macrae (WCE) | $6,000 | 59.8 | 10 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $17,520 | 114.3 | 6.5 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 66.8 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $14,290 | 87.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $8,920 | 77.9 | 8.7 |
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 Deven Robertson. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Tom Campbell.
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 building 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised AFL Full Round line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
