AFL Lions vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2025
Last updated: May 4, 2025, 8:32AM | Published: Apr 30, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Lions vs Suns Round 8 DFS contest commences at 7:20pm AEST on May 4, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 8.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dayne Zorko (BL, DEF) | $15,530 | 104.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Ethan Read (GC, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 49.2 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Zac Bailey (BL, MID/FWD) | $12,000 | 73.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jed Walter (GC, FWD) | $6,170 | 48.4 | 7.8 |
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 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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $15,530 | 104.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Darcy Gardiner (BL) | $6,000 | 44.5 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilmot (BL) | $11,690 | 74.1 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Sam Collins (GC) | $6,000 | 44.5 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Dunkley (BL) | $16,370 | 104.3 | 6.4 |
| Value | Sam Flanders (GC) | $12,840 | 88.2 | 6.9 |
| Fade | Zac Bailey (BL) | $12,000 | 73.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Nick Holman (GC) | $7,710 | 52.6 | 6.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $12,840 | 88.2 | 6.9 |
| Value | Ethan Read (GC) | $6,000 | 49.2 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Zac Bailey (BL) | $12,000 | 73.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Conor McKenna (BL) | $6,000 | 46.7 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $14,260 | 91.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Ethan Read (GC) | $6,000 | 49.2 | 8.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Lions vs Suns Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ethan Read. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dayne Zorko 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 Jed Walter.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zac Bailey 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 Suns slate closes at 7:20pm 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 Suns Round 8 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 Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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