AFL Hawks vs Kangaroos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2026
Last updated: Aug 1, 2026, 2:56AM | Published: Jul 29, 2026, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Kangaroos Round 21 DFS contest kicks off at 1:35pm AEST on August 1, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Hawthorn vs North Melbourne match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $17,950 | 122.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Aidan Schubert (HAW, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 54.3 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Will Day (HAW, MID) | $14,050 | 85.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Scott (NMFC, DEF/MID) | $7,100 | 61.9 | 8.7 |
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 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 | Luke Parker (NMFC) | $13,850 | 94.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $7,100 | 61.9 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Jarman Impey (HAW) | $14,960 | 92 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Josh Goater (NMFC) | $6,740 | 49.6 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $17,950 | 122.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $7,100 | 61.9 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Will Day (HAW) | $14,050 | 85.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Finn Maginness (HAW) | $6,240 | 54 | 8.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Macdonald (HAW) | $13,750 | 88.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Aidan Schubert (HAW) | $6,000 | 54.3 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Jack Gunston (HAW) | $12,090 | 74.9 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Finn Maginness (HAW) | $6,240 | 54 | 8.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $13,430 | 99.7 | 7.4 |
| Value | Aidan Schubert (HAW) | $6,000 | 54.3 | 9.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Hawks vs Kangaroos Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Aidan Schubert. 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 Bailey Scott.
On the other hand, according to our model, Will Day is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Hawks vs Kangaroos slate closes at 1:35pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Kangaroos Round 21 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 North Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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