AFL Hawks vs Magpies Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 22, 2025
Last updated: Aug 7, 2025, 8:34AM | Published: Aug 6, 2025, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Magpies Round 22 DFS contest commences at 7:30pm AEST on August 7, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 22.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Hawthorn vs Collingwood match-up to help you find the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL, MID) | $17,450 | 110.4 | 6.3 |
| Value | Will Hoskin-Elliott (COLL, FWD/MID) | $6,510 | 52.1 | 8 |
| Fade | Josh Ward (HAW, MID) | $12,630 | 72 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Calsher Dear (HAW, FWD) | $7,310 | 57.6 | 7.9 |
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 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Josh Daicos (COLL) | $15,200 | 99.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Tom Barrass (HAW) | $6,000 | 45.3 | 7.5 |
| Fade | James Sicily (HAW) | $12,800 | 78.5 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Quaynor (COLL) | $9,240 | 66 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL) | $17,450 | 110.4 | 6.3 |
| Value | Will Hoskin-Elliott (COLL) | $6,510 | 52.1 | 8 |
| Fade | Josh Ward (HAW) | $12,630 | 72 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Jordan De Goey (COLL) | $9,640 | 68.6 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $13,490 | 82.7 | 6.1 |
| Value | Will Hoskin-Elliott (COLL) | $6,510 | 52.1 | 8 |
| Fade | Jack Ginnivan (HAW) | $12,660 | 74.1 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Calsher Dear (HAW) | $7,310 | 57.6 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $14,670 | 96.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Mabior Chol (HAW) | $8,040 | 59.5 | 7.4 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Hawks vs Magpies Round 22 teams, consider starting with a value player like Will Hoskin-Elliott. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nick Daicos 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 Calsher Dear.
On the other hand, according to our model, Josh Ward is one of the lowest 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 Magpies 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 Hawks vs Magpies Round 22 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 Collingwood prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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