AFL Magpies vs Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2025
Last updated: Jun 25, 2025, 7:33PM | Published: Jun 25, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Magpies vs Eagles Round 16 DFS contest starts at 7:35pm AEST on June 28, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build 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 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | 101.8 | 6.1 |
| Value | Finlay Macrae (COLL, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 64.2 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Tom McCarthy (WCE, DEF) | $11,820 | 52 | 4.4 |
| Cheapie | Tom Gross (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 55.4 | 9.2 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | 94.8 | 6 |
| Value | Jakob Ryan (COLL) | $6,000 | 53.8 | 9 |
| Fade | Tom McCarthy (WCE) | $11,820 | 52 | 4.4 |
| Cheapie | Reef McInnes (COLL) | $6,000 | 52.2 | 8.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL) | $16,830 | 101.8 | 6.1 |
| Value | Finlay Macrae (COLL) | $6,000 | 64.2 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Ned Long (COLL) | $14,130 | 84.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Tom Gross (WCE) | $6,000 | 55.4 | 9.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamie Elliott (COLL) | $12,500 | 69.8 | 5.6 |
| Value | Finlay Macrae (COLL) | $6,000 | 64.2 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Lachie Schultz (COLL) | $11,890 | 67.6 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Jobe Shanahan (WCE) | $6,000 | 51.1 | 8.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $16,470 | 97 | 5.9 |
| Value | Mason Cox (COLL) | $6,860 | 55.3 | 8.1 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Magpies vs Eagles Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Finlay Macrae. 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 Tom Gross.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom McCarthy is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together 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 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 Collingwood vs West Coast Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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