AFL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2025
Apr 23, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Round 7 DFS contest kicks off at 7:30pm AEST on April 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 7.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Full Round slate features these matches:
- Melbourne vs Richmond
- Collingwood vs Essendon
- Carlton vs Geelong Cats
- Gold Coast SUNS vs Sydney Swans
- Fremantle vs Adelaide Crows
- Port Adelaide vs North Melbourne
- St Kilda vs Brisbane Lions
- GWS GIANTS vs Western Bulldogs
- Hawthorn vs West Coast Eagles
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses 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 choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $16,570 | 111.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Tom Fullarton (MELB, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 62.2 | 10.4 |
| Fade | James Worpel (HAW, MID) | $15,060 | 81.5 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Jedd Busslinger (WB, DEF) | $6,000 | 61.4 | 10.2 |
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 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) | $16,570 | 111.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jedd Busslinger (WB) | $6,000 | 61.4 | 10.2 |
| Fade | Josh Battle (HAW) | $12,360 | 69.5 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Conor Stone (GWS) | $6,000 | 54.8 | 9.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $16,700 | 110.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | James Tunstill (BL) | $6,800 | 62.1 | 9.1 |
| Fade | James Worpel (HAW) | $15,060 | 81.5 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Harry Sharp (MELB) | $6,000 | 53.2 | 8.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nic Martin (ESS) | $15,510 | 100.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Tom Fullarton (MELB) | $6,000 | 62.2 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Josh Weddle (HAW) | $10,610 | 60.5 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Ted Clohesy (GEEL) | $6,000 | 58.2 | 9.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $16,240 | 104.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Tom Fullarton (MELB) | $6,000 | 62.2 | 10.4 |
| Fade | Todd Goldstein (ESS) | $10,390 | 56.7 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Oscar McDonald (FRE) | $6,000 | 55.1 | 9.2 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Fullarton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachie Whitfield is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jedd Busslinger.
On the other hand, according to our model, James Worpel 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 7 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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