AFL Kangaroos vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 4, 2026
Last updated: Apr 3, 2026, 3:33AM | Published: Apr 1, 2026, 9:04AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Blues Round 4 DFS contest kicks off at 3:15pm AEDT on April 3, 2026, 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 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 have reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs Carlton match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $17,880 | 120.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Aidan Corr (NMFC, DEF) | $6,000 | 52.8 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Jagga Smith (CARL, MID) | $13,990 | 81 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Wade Derksen (CARL, DEF) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Nic Newman (CARL) | $16,840 | 105.4 | 6.3 |
| Value | Aidan Corr (NMFC) | $6,000 | 52.8 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Oliver Florent (CARL) | $12,210 | 73.2 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Wade Derksen (CARL) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $17,880 | 120.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | George Wardlaw (NMFC) | $9,130 | 70.6 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Jagga Smith (CARL) | $13,990 | 81 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Carroll (CARL) | $7,890 | 49.6 | 6.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Powell (NMFC) | $12,950 | 88.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Cameron Zurhaar (NMFC) | $7,920 | 60.1 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Elijah Hollands (CARL) | $10,910 | 70.9 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Will Hayward (CARL) | $9,040 | 65.7 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marc Pittonet (CARL) | $11,330 | 72.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $7,290 | 52.6 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Kangaroos vs Blues Round 4 teams, consider starting with a value player like Aidan Corr. 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 Wade Derksen.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jagga Smith 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 Kangaroos vs Blues slate closes at 3:15pm AEDT on Friday. 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 Kangaroos vs Blues Round 4 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full North Melbourne vs Carlton prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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