AFL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2026
Last updated: Jul 16, 2026, 8:37AM | Published: Jul 15, 2026, 9:39AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Round 19 DFS contest begins at 7:30pm AEST on July 16, 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 a must 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 19.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate includes the following matches:
- Geelong Cats vs St Kilda
- Richmond vs Hawthorn
- Collingwood vs Carlton
- Essendon vs GWS GIANTS
- West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions
- Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows
- Port Adelaide vs Fremantle
- North Melbourne vs Melbourne
- Gold Coast SUNS vs Western Bulldogs
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 have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $17,870 | 122.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jack Ough (GWS, MID) | $6,000 | 56 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Zeke Uwland (GC, MID) | $12,160 | 65.6 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Scott (NMFC, MID/DEF) | $6,380 | 59.5 | 9.3 |
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 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 | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $17,060 | 114.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,380 | 59.5 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Hugo Hall-Kahan (ADEL) | $10,550 | 60.8 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Dane Rampe (SYD) | $6,380 | 51.4 | 8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $17,870 | 122.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,380 | 59.5 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Zeke Uwland (GC) | $12,160 | 65.6 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Ough (GWS) | $6,000 | 56 | 9.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chad Warner (SYD) | $14,410 | 95.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Aidan Schubert (HAW) | $6,000 | 54.7 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Rory Lobb (WB) | $11,820 | 64.8 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Jhye Clark (GEEL) | $6,010 | 54.2 | 9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $15,350 | 109.7 | 7.1 |
| Value | Max Heath (MELB) | $6,440 | 60.1 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Rory Lobb (WB) | $11,820 | 64.8 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Aidan Schubert (HAW) | $6,000 | 54.7 | 9.1 |
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 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Ough. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Sheezel 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 Bailey Scott.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zeke Uwland is one of the lowest 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 19 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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