AFL Magpies vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2025
Last updated: Aug 22, 2025, 8:33AM | Published: Aug 20, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Magpies vs Demons Round 24 DFS contest kicks off at 7:10pm AEST on August 22, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 24.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Collingwood vs Melbourne match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $16,390 | 111.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Harrison Petty (MELB, FWD) | $7,480 | 62.8 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Jack Viney (MELB, MID) | $14,670 | 88.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jake Melksham (MELB, FWD) | $7,810 | 58.1 | 7.4 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Christian Salem (MELB) | $14,150 | 92.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Blake Howes (MELB) | $6,840 | 50.3 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Josh Daicos (COLL) | $15,230 | 92.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Billy Frampton (COLL) | $6,000 | 42.6 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL) | $16,650 | 106.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jai Culley (MELB) | $7,630 | 56.9 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Jack Viney (MELB) | $14,670 | 88.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jordan De Goey (COLL) | $8,360 | 61.7 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $12,920 | 83.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Harrison Petty (MELB) | $7,480 | 62.8 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Christian Petracca (MELB) | $13,290 | 83.2 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jake Melksham (MELB) | $7,810 | 58.1 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,390 | 111.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Daniel McStay (COLL) | $7,850 | 57 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Magpies vs Demons Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Harrison Petty. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Gawn 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 Jake Melksham.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jack Viney is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Magpies vs Demons slate closes at 7:10pm AEST on Friday. 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 Magpies vs Demons Round 24 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 Collingwood vs Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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