AFL Kangaroos vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2025
Last updated: Aug 16, 2025, 7:33AM | Published: Aug 13, 2025, 9:36AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Tigers Round 23 DFS contest starts at 1:10pm AEST on August 17, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs Richmond match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $15,860 | 106.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC, DEF/MID) | $6,750 | 58.2 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Dion Prestia (RICH, MID) | $12,280 | 72.9 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Kamdyn McIntosh (RICH, MID) | $7,550 | 60.4 | 8 |
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're 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 | Colby McKercher (NMFC) | $14,500 | 94.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,750 | 58.2 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Sam Banks (RICH) | $13,050 | 80.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Toby Pink (NMFC) | $6,000 | 48.1 | 8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,860 | 106.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,750 | 58.2 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Dion Prestia (RICH) | $12,280 | 72.9 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Kamdyn McIntosh (RICH) | $7,550 | 60.4 | 8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Curtis (NMFC) | $9,670 | 65.5 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jacob Konstanty (NMFC) | $6,000 | 47.8 | 8 |
| Cheapie | Maurice Rioli (RICH) | $6,300 | 49.5 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $15,590 | 95.4 | 6.1 |
| Value | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $8,320 | 59.5 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Kangaroos vs Tigers Round 23 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 looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Kamdyn McIntosh.
On the other hand, according to our model, Dion Prestia is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Kangaroos vs Tigers slate closes at 1:10pm 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 Tigers Round 23 slate. 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 Richmond prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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