AFL Hawks vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2025
Last updated: Jul 24, 2025, 9:32AM | Published: Jul 23, 2025, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Blues Round 20 DFS contest begins at 7:33pm AEST on July 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Hawthorn vs Carlton match-up to help you find the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lloyd Meek (HAW, RK) | $14,460 | 94.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | Corey Durdin (CARL, FWD) | $6,000 | 51 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Jack Ginnivan (HAW, FWD) | $12,740 | 71.5 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Jesse Motlop (CARL, FWD) | $6,950 | 55.8 | 8 |
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 | Sam Docherty (CARL) | $13,060 | 84.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Tom Barrass (HAW) | $6,000 | 45.8 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Karl Amon (HAW) | $14,110 | 83.4 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Jack Scrimshaw (HAW) | $9,400 | 63.4 | 6.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Cerra (CARL) | $14,730 | 91.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Will Day (HAW) | $11,830 | 83.3 | 7 |
| Fade | Josh Ward (HAW) | $12,950 | 75.1 | 5.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $13,580 | 83.8 | 6.2 |
| Value | Corey Durdin (CARL) | $6,000 | 51 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Jack Ginnivan (HAW) | $12,740 | 71.5 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Jesse Motlop (CARL) | $6,950 | 55.8 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $14,460 | 94.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $9,890 | 76.2 | 7.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Hawks vs Blues Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Corey Durdin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lloyd Meek 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 Jesse Motlop.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jack Ginnivan 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 Hawks vs Blues slate closes at 7:33pm 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 Hawks vs Blues Round 20 slate. 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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For more on this game, dive into our full Hawthorn vs Carlton prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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