AFL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 14, 2026
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026, 8:49AM | Published: Jun 10, 2026, 9:55AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Round 14 DFS contest starts at 7:30pm AEST on June 11, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 14.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate includes these matches:
- St Kilda vs GWS GIANTS
- Melbourne vs Essendon
- Port Adelaide vs Sydney Swans
- Richmond vs Brisbane Lions
- Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Crows
- Geelong Cats vs Gold Coast SUNS
- North Melbourne vs West Coast Eagles
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 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 have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $17,710 | 120.7 | 6.8 |
| Value | Luke Beecken (BL, DEF) | $6,000 | 52.9 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Phoenix Gothard (GWS, FWD) | $10,040 | 58.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH, FWD) | $6,000 | 52.5 | 8.7 |
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 | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $17,090 | 113.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Luke Beecken (BL) | $6,000 | 52.9 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilmot (BL) | $15,780 | 93.1 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Oliver (GWS) | $6,000 | 50.3 | 8.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $17,710 | 120.7 | 6.8 |
| Value | Tom Gross (WCE) | $6,000 | 51.4 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Harley Reid (WCE) | $13,060 | 79 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Joel Fitzgerald (MELB) | $6,000 | 50.1 | 8.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $14,760 | 94 | 6.4 |
| Value | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH) | $6,000 | 52.5 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Phoenix Gothard (GWS) | $10,040 | 58.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Tom Gross (WCE) | $6,000 | 51.4 | 8.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,740 | 112.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Samson Ryan (RICH) | $6,540 | 50.6 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $16,230 | 101.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Alex Dodson (STK) | $6,000 | 45.1 | 7.5 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Round 14 teams, consider starting with a value player like Luke Beecken. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Noah Roberts-Thomson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Phoenix Gothard is one of the lowest 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 14 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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