AFL Kangaroos vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 6, 2026
Last updated: Apr 15, 2026, 10:33PM | Published: Apr 15, 2026, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Tigers Round 6 DFS contest starts at 1:10pm AEST on April 19, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 6.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce some of the best DFS projections in the world.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs Richmond match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $18,000 | 116.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC, DEF/MID) | $6,510 | 76.1 | 11.7 |
| Fade | Tom Blamires (NMFC, DEF/MID) | $10,380 | 58.5 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Josh Goater (NMFC, DEF) | $6,000 | 56.5 | 9.4 |
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 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) | $15,130 | 96.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,510 | 76.1 | 11.7 |
| Fade | Tom Blamires (NMFC) | $10,380 | 58.5 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Josh Goater (NMFC) | $6,000 | 56.5 | 9.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $18,000 | 116.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,510 | 76.1 | 11.7 |
| Fade | Tom Blamires (NMFC) | $10,380 | 58.5 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH) | $6,000 | 54.1 | 9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Powell (NMFC) | $12,380 | 83.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Charlie Spargo (NMFC) | $6,000 | 51.3 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Cooper Trembath (NMFC) | $10,400 | 60.8 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Zane Peucker (RICH) | $6,000 | 48.1 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $15,790 | 110.2 | 7 |
| Value | Tom Sims (RICH) | $6,000 | 44.4 | 7.4 |
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 Tigers Round 6 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Josh Goater.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom Blamires is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering 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 6 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge 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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