AFL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 2, 2026
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026, 7:41AM | Published: Mar 18, 2026, 8:45AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Round 2 DFS contest kicks off at 7:30pm AEDT on March 19, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 2.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate features these match-ups:
- Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs
- Hawthorn vs Sydney Swans
- Port Adelaide vs Essendon
- Richmond vs Gold Coast SUNS
- West Coast Eagles vs North Melbourne
- Fremantle vs Melbourne
- GWS GIANTS 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 strongest 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 make the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $17,940 | 116.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Will Brodie (PORT, MID) | $6,000 | 66.3 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Milan Murdock (WCE, MID) | $10,100 | 50.7 | 5 |
| Cheapie | Harry Schoenberg (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 60.4 | 10.1 |
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 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 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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $16,990 | 109.3 | 6.4 |
| Value | Heath Chapman (FRE) | $7,480 | 67.7 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Riley Bice (SYD) | $11,690 | 68.9 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Ben McKay (ESS) | $6,000 | 51.5 | 8.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $17,940 | 116.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Will Brodie (PORT) | $6,000 | 66.3 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Milan Murdock (WCE) | $10,100 | 50.7 | 5 |
| Cheapie | Harry Schoenberg (WCE) | $6,000 | 60.4 | 10.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Touk Miller (GC) | $14,770 | 96.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Kyle Langford (ESS) | $7,540 | 63.6 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Joe Richards (PORT) | $10,500 | 60.6 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Sam Butler (HAW) | $6,760 | 55.7 | 8.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,080 | 116.1 | 7.2 |
| Value | Peter Wright (ESS) | $7,820 | 62.8 | 8 |
| Fade | Dante Visentini (PORT) | $10,520 | 60.9 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Duff-Tytler (WCE) | $6,390 | 51 | 8 |
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 2 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 seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Harry Schoenberg.
On the other hand, according to our model, Milan Murdock is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate closes at 7:30pm AEDT 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 2 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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