AFL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 6, 2026
Last updated: Apr 16, 2026, 8:34AM | Published: Apr 15, 2026, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Round 6 DFS contest commences at 7:30pm AEST on April 16, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 6.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate includes the following games:
- Adelaide Crows vs St Kilda
- Sydney Swans vs GWS GIANTS
- Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions
- West Coast Eagles vs Fremantle
- Gold Coast SUNS vs Essendon
- Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs
- Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide
- North Melbourne vs Richmond
- Carlton vs Collingwood
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
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 selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $17,620 | 120.6 | 6.8 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC, DEF/MID) | $6,510 | 76.1 | 11.7 |
| Fade | Lachie Jaques (WB, DEF) | $11,850 | 64.4 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Laurie (MELB, FWD) | $6,000 | 54.6 | 9.1 |
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'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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $15,320 | 109.5 | 7.1 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,510 | 76.1 | 11.7 |
| Fade | Lachie Jaques (WB) | $11,850 | 64.4 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Blakiston (ESS) | $6,220 | 52.8 | 8.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $17,620 | 120.6 | 6.8 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,510 | 76.1 | 11.7 |
| Fade | Tom Blamires (NMFC) | $10,380 | 58.5 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Hugo Ralphsmith (RICH) | $6,460 | 53.4 | 8.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $14,560 | 98.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Bailey Laurie (MELB) | $6,000 | 54.6 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Cooper Trembath (NMFC) | $10,400 | 60.8 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Jamie Cripps (WCE) | $6,460 | 56.3 | 8.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $17,040 | 118.7 | 7 |
| Value | Lachlan Blakiston (ESS) | $6,220 | 52.8 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Nicholas Madden (GWS) | $12,820 | 70.1 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Fort (BL) | $8,090 | 67 | 8.3 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Round 6 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bailey Scott. 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 Bailey Laurie.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lachie Jaques 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 6 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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