AFL Hawks vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2025
Last updated: May 24, 2025, 5:34AM | Published: May 21, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Lions Round 11 DFS contest starts at 4:15pm AEST on May 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 11.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Hawthorn vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dayne Zorko (BL, DEF) | $16,480 | 106.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Tom Barrass (HAW, DEF) | $6,000 | 49.3 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Zac Bailey (BL, MID/FWD) | $12,020 | 73.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Gardiner (BL, FWD) | $6,240 | 48.8 | 7.8 |
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 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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $16,480 | 106.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Tom Barrass (HAW) | $6,000 | 49.3 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Jaspa Fletcher (BL) | $11,940 | 74 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jack Payne (BL) | $7,300 | 54.3 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Dunkley (BL) | $16,370 | 102.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $10,930 | 77 | 7 |
| Fade | Zac Bailey (BL) | $12,020 | 73.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Cam Rayner (BL) | $9,290 | 59.9 | 6.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $10,930 | 77 | 7 |
| Value | Darcy Gardiner (BL) | $6,240 | 48.8 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Zac Bailey (BL) | $12,020 | 73.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Kai Lohmann (BL) | $7,760 | 54.2 | 7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $13,560 | 87 | 6.4 |
| Value | Mabior Chol (HAW) | $9,240 | 62.6 | 6.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Hawks vs Lions Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Barrass. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dayne Zorko 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 Darcy Gardiner.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zac Bailey is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Hawks vs Lions slate closes at 4:15pm 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 Lions Round 11 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 Brisbane Lions prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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