AFL Magpies vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2025
Last updated: Jul 16, 2025, 6:34PM | Published: Jul 16, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Magpies vs Dockers Round 19 DFS contest commences at 3:15pm AEST on July 20, 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 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Collingwood vs Fremantle match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $16,470 | 107.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | James Aish (FRE, MID/DEF) | $6,000 | 66.8 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE, MID/FWD) | $11,550 | 69 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Finlay Macrae (COLL, MID/FWD) | $6,000 | 64.2 | 10.7 |
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 | Josh Daicos (COLL) | $15,240 | 97.4 | 6.4 |
| Value | James Aish (FRE) | $6,000 | 66.8 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $15,040 | 90.8 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jakob Ryan (COLL) | $6,000 | 53.8 | 9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $16,470 | 107.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | James Aish (FRE) | $6,000 | 66.8 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $11,550 | 69 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Finlay Macrae (COLL) | $6,000 | 64.2 | 10.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Patrick Lipinski (COLL) | $11,730 | 71.7 | 6.1 |
| Value | Finlay Macrae (COLL) | $6,000 | 64.2 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $11,550 | 69 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Charlie West (COLL) | $6,000 | 52 | 8.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $14,580 | 96.8 | 6.6 |
| Value | Liam Reidy (FRE) | $6,130 | 59.2 | 9.7 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Magpies vs Dockers Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like James Aish. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Andrew Brayshaw is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Finlay Macrae.
On the other hand, according to our model, Shai Bolton is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Magpies vs Dockers slate closes at 3:15pm 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 Magpies vs Dockers Round 19 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 Fremantle prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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