AFL Hawks vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 4, 2026
Last updated: Apr 3, 2026, 5:33PM | Published: Apr 1, 2026, 9:04AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Cats Round 4 DFS contest commences at 3:15pm AEST on April 6, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 4.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Hawthorn vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you find the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $17,440 | 117.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | George Stevens (GEEL, MID) | $6,180 | 62.4 | 10.1 |
| Fade | Toby Conway (GEEL, RK) | $11,070 | 67.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Henry Hustwaite (HAW, MID) | $6,000 | 51.9 | 8.6 |
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 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 | James Sicily (HAW) | $13,450 | 92.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Bailey Macdonald (HAW) | $6,000 | 47.8 | 8 |
| Fade | Josh Battle (HAW) | $10,980 | 73.4 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Sam De Koning (GEEL) | $8,290 | 64 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $17,440 | 117.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | George Stevens (GEEL) | $6,180 | 62.4 | 10.1 |
| Fade | Tom Atkins (GEEL) | $14,100 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Henry Hustwaite (HAW) | $6,000 | 51.9 | 8.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gryan Miers (GEEL) | $14,220 | 96.6 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jhye Clark (GEEL) | $6,140 | 50.9 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Jack Ginnivan (HAW) | $11,970 | 79.8 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Cameron Nairn (HAW) | $6,000 | 48.9 | 8.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $11,860 | 84.6 | 7.1 |
| Value | Aidan Schubert (HAW) | $6,000 | 49 | 8.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Hawks vs Cats Round 4 teams, consider starting with a value player like George Stevens. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Bailey Smith is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Henry Hustwaite.
On the other hand, according to our model, Toby Conway 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 Hawks vs Cats slate closes at 3:15pm AEST on Monday. 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 Cats Round 4 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Hawthorn vs Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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