AFL Kangaroos vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 5, 2025
Last updated: Apr 9, 2025, 9:33AM | Published: Apr 9, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Suns Round 5 DFS contest kicks off at 12:35pm AEST on April 12, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 5.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $16,530 | 109.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Ethan Read (GC, FWD/RK) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Zac Fisher (NMFC, DEF) | $13,930 | 79 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Griffin Logue (NMFC, DEF) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
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 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 | Caleb Daniel (NMFC) | $14,210 | 95.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | Griffin Logue (NMFC) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Zac Fisher (NMFC) | $13,930 | 79 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Sam Collins (GC) | $6,000 | 45.9 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $16,530 | 109.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Finn O'Sullivan (NMFC) | $7,480 | 50.9 | 6.8 |
| Fade | Bailey Humphrey (GC) | $10,230 | 62.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Lachie Weller (GC) | $9,750 | 66.1 | 6.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $14,790 | 98.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Ethan Read (GC) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Bailey Humphrey (GC) | $10,230 | 62.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jake Rogers (GC) | $6,000 | 46 | 7.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $16,080 | 108.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | Ethan Read (GC) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Kangaroos vs Suns Round 5 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ethan Read. 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 Griffin Logue.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zac Fisher 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 Suns slate closes at 12:35pm 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 Suns Round 5 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 Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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