AFL Kangaroos vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2026
Last updated: Jul 15, 2026, 10:38PM | Published: Jul 15, 2026, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Demons Round 19 DFS contest commences at 4:15pm AEST on July 18, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs Melbourne match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $17,870 | 122.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 65.9 | 11 |
| Fade | Jacob van Rooyen (MELB, FWD/RK) | $11,790 | 69 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Scott (NMFC, MID/DEF) | $6,380 | 59.5 | 9.3 |
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 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) | $14,480 | 97.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,380 | 59.5 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Daniel Turner (MELB) | $10,430 | 67.7 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Josh Goater (NMFC) | $6,490 | 50.2 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $17,870 | 122.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,380 | 59.5 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Joel Fitzgerald (MELB) | $11,280 | 66 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Jack Henderson (MELB) | $6,000 | 48 | 8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $13,850 | 94 | 6.8 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 65.9 | 11 |
| Fade | Jacob van Rooyen (MELB) | $11,790 | 69 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Shane McAdam (MELB) | $6,000 | 51.6 | 8.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $15,350 | 109.7 | 7.1 |
| Value | Tom Campbell (MELB) | $6,000 | 65.9 | 11 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Kangaroos vs Demons Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Campbell. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Sheezel is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Bailey Scott.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob van Rooyen is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Kangaroos vs Demons 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 Kangaroos vs Demons Round 19 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full North Melbourne vs Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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