AFL Magpies vs Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2025
Last updated: Jun 28, 2025, 9:32AM | Published: Jun 25, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Magpies vs Eagles Round 16 DFS contest commences at 7:35pm AEST on June 28, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Collingwood vs West Coast Eagles match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL, MID) | $16,830 | 102.2 | 6.1 |
| Value | Jobe Shanahan (WCE, FWD) | $6,000 | 51.1 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Tom McCarthy (WCE, DEF) | $11,820 | 58 | 4.9 |
| Cheapie | Clay Hall (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 50 | 8.3 |
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 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 | Josh Daicos (COLL) | $15,780 | 94.6 | 6 |
| Value | Bo Allan (WCE) | $6,000 | 48.2 | 8 |
| Fade | Tom McCarthy (WCE) | $11,820 | 58 | 4.9 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Quaynor (COLL) | $8,900 | 63.8 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL) | $16,830 | 102.2 | 6.1 |
| Value | Clay Hall (WCE) | $6,000 | 50 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Ned Long (COLL) | $14,130 | 84.5 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Liam Ryan (WCE) | $8,070 | 57.9 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamie Elliott (COLL) | $12,500 | 70 | 5.6 |
| Value | Jobe Shanahan (WCE) | $6,000 | 51.1 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Elijah Hewett (WCE) | $10,230 | 61.9 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jack Williams (WCE) | $7,450 | 58.9 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $16,470 | 96.9 | 5.9 |
| Value | Jack Williams (WCE) | $7,450 | 58.9 | 7.9 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Magpies vs Eagles Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jobe Shanahan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nick Daicos 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 Clay Hall.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom McCarthy 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 Magpies vs Eagles slate closes at 7:35pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Eagles Round 16 contest. 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 West Coast Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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