AFL Kangaroos vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2026
Last updated: Jul 18, 2026, 5:33AM | Published: Jul 15, 2026, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Demons Round 19 DFS contest begins 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 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs Melbourne match-up to help you make 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 | Bailey Scott (NMFC, MID/DEF) | $6,380 | 59.5 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Joel Fitzgerald (MELB, MID) | $11,280 | 66 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Max Heath (MELB, RK) | $6,440 | 60.1 | 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 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 | 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 | Dylan Stephens (NMFC) | $9,800 | 69.2 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $13,850 | 94 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jake Melksham (MELB) | $6,570 | 49.3 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Jacob van Rooyen (MELB) | $11,790 | 69 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Trembath (NMFC) | $8,290 | 59.7 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $15,350 | 109.7 | 7.1 |
| Value | Max Heath (MELB) | $6,440 | 60.1 | 9.3 |
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 Bailey Scott. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Max Heath.
On the other hand, according to our model, Joel Fitzgerald is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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 slate. 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 Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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