AFL Kangaroos vs Saints Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2026
Last updated: Jul 25, 2026, 8:38AM | Published: Jul 22, 2026, 9:51AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Saints Round 20 DFS contest kicks off at 3:15pm AEST on July 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs St Kilda match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $17,560 | 122.3 | 7 |
| Value | Tom De Koning (STK, RK) | $9,180 | 69.4 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Max Hall (STK, MID) | $14,300 | 89.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Hunter Clark (STK, DEF) | $9,270 | 70.3 | 7.6 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 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 | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $17,060 | 110.4 | 6.5 |
| Value | Hunter Clark (STK) | $9,270 | 70.3 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Cooper Harvey (NMFC) | $10,190 | 65.2 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Tobie Travaglia (STK) | $6,850 | 50.5 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $17,560 | 122.3 | 7 |
| Value | Marcus Windhager (STK) | $11,890 | 85 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Max Hall (STK) | $14,300 | 89.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Stephens (NMFC) | $9,730 | 69.1 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $11,800 | 76.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Zac Banch (NMFC) | $6,000 | 45 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Paul Curtis (NMFC) | $11,140 | 70.7 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Max King (STK) | $7,340 | 52.6 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $13,640 | 99.7 | 7.3 |
| Value | Tom De Koning (STK) | $9,180 | 69.4 | 7.6 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Kangaroos vs Saints Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom De Koning. 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 Hunter Clark.
On the other hand, according to our model, Max Hall is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Kangaroos vs Saints slate closes at 3:15pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Saints Round 20 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 St Kilda prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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