AFL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2026
Last updated: Jun 3, 2026, 5:34PM | Published: Jun 3, 2026, 11:02AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Round 13 DFS contest begins at 7:30pm AEST on June 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every 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 13.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate includes the following matches:
- Adelaide Crows vs Geelong Cats
- Gold Coast SUNS vs Brisbane Lions
- Sydney Swans vs St Kilda
- West Coast Eagles vs Port Adelaide
- Collingwood vs Melbourne
- Essendon vs Carlton
- Hawthorn vs Western Bulldogs
- North Melbourne vs Fremantle
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the best DFS projections in the world.
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 selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $17,770 | 121.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 67 | 11.2 |
| Fade | Tom McCartin (SYD, DEF) | $12,970 | 73.6 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Deven Robertson (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 65.8 | 11 |
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'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 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) | $16,600 | 111.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,400 | 62.9 | 9.8 |
| Fade | Tom McCartin (SYD) | $12,970 | 73.6 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Luke Beecken (BL) | $6,000 | 52.9 | 8.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $17,770 | 121.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | Deven Robertson (WCE) | $6,000 | 65.8 | 11 |
| Fade | Harley Reid (WCE) | $13,680 | 78.3 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Henry Hustwaite (HAW) | $6,000 | 59 | 9.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $14,540 | 91.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 67 | 11.2 |
| Fade | Sullivan Robey (ESS) | $10,670 | 64.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Cody Weightman (WB) | $6,000 | 56.8 | 9.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,540 | 110.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 67 | 11.2 |
| Fade | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $12,190 | 74.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Max Heath (MELB) | $6,450 | 59.8 | 9.3 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Campbell. 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 Deven Robertson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom McCartin is one of the worst 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 13 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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