AFL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2026
Last updated: Jul 15, 2026, 8:39PM | Published: Jul 15, 2026, 9:39AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Round 19 DFS contest commences at 7:30pm AEST on July 16, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 19.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate features the following match-ups:
- Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows
- Port Adelaide vs Fremantle
- Richmond vs Hawthorn
- Gold Coast SUNS vs Western Bulldogs
- West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions
- Collingwood vs Carlton
- North Melbourne vs Melbourne
- Essendon vs GWS GIANTS
- Geelong Cats vs St Kilda
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 reliable 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've 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 | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $17,870 | 122.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Will Brodie (PORT, MID) | $6,000 | 67.8 | 11.3 |
| Fade | Zeke Uwland (GC, MID) | $12,160 | 65.6 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Tom Campbell (MELB, FWD/RK) | $6,000 | 65.9 | 11 |
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 are 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 | 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 | Kaleb Smith (RICH) | $6,140 | 55.5 | 9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $17,870 | 122.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Will Brodie (PORT) | $6,000 | 67.8 | 11.3 |
| Fade | Zeke Uwland (GC) | $12,160 | 65.6 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Deven Robertson (WCE) | $6,000 | 63.3 | 10.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $14,150 | 96.2 | 6.8 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 65.9 | 11 |
| Fade | Rory Lobb (WB) | $11,820 | 64.8 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Finlay Macrae (WCE) | $6,000 | 60.2 | 10 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $15,350 | 109.7 | 7.1 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 65.9 | 11 |
| Fade | Rory Lobb (WB) | $11,820 | 64.8 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Max Heath (MELB) | $6,440 | 60.1 | 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 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Will Brodie. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Tom Campbell.
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 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 19 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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