AFL Lions vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2025
Last updated: May 18, 2025, 4:32AM | Published: May 14, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Lions vs Demons Round 10 DFS contest kicks off at 3:20pm AEST on May 18, 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 essential 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 10.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $16,330 | 111.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Harry Sharp (MELB, MID/FWD) | $6,000 | 50 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Kade Chandler (MELB, FWD/MID) | $11,290 | 68.2 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Logan Morris (BL, FWD) | $6,000 | 49.2 | 8.2 |
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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $16,210 | 106.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Xavier Lindsay (MELB) | $8,670 | 62.9 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Caleb Windsor (MELB) | $10,260 | 63.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Tom McDonald (MELB) | $9,070 | 61.4 | 6.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Dunkley (BL) | $16,050 | 104.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Harry Sharp (MELB) | $6,000 | 50 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Kade Chandler (MELB) | $11,290 | 68.2 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Lindsay (MELB) | $8,670 | 62.9 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian Petracca (MELB) | $14,800 | 95.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Harry Sharp (MELB) | $6,000 | 50 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Zac Bailey (BL) | $11,610 | 69.8 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Logan Morris (BL) | $6,000 | 49.2 | 8.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,330 | 111.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Aidan Johnson (MELB) | $6,000 | 45.9 | 7.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Lions vs Demons Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Harry Sharp. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Gawn is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Logan Morris.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kade Chandler is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Lions vs Demons slate closes at 3:20pm 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 Lions vs Demons Round 10 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 Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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