AFL Magpies vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 12, 2025
Last updated: May 30, 2025, 9:32AM | Published: May 28, 2025, 9:37AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Magpies vs Hawks Round 12 DFS contest begins at 7:40pm AEST on May 30, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 12.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Collingwood vs Hawthorn match-up to help you find the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL, MID) | $16,130 | 101.3 | 6.3 |
| Value | Tom Barrass (HAW, DEF) | $6,480 | 49.9 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Scott Pendlebury (COLL, MID) | $13,610 | 83 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Will Hoskin-Elliott (COLL, FWD) | $6,980 | 53.2 | 7.6 |
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 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 | Josh Daicos (COLL) | $13,970 | 90.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Tom Barrass (HAW) | $6,480 | 49.9 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Karl Amon (HAW) | $13,960 | 86.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Quaynor (COLL) | $7,710 | 56.5 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL) | $16,130 | 101.3 | 6.3 |
| Value | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $10,890 | 75.3 | 6.9 |
| Fade | Scott Pendlebury (COLL) | $13,610 | 83 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Edward Allan (COLL) | $8,750 | 60 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $10,890 | 75.3 | 6.9 |
| Value | Will Hoskin-Elliott (COLL) | $6,980 | 53.2 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Lachie Schultz (COLL) | $11,100 | 68 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Bobby Hill (COLL) | $7,420 | 53.9 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $15,470 | 95.8 | 6.2 |
| Value | Mabior Chol (HAW) | $8,950 | 61.4 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Magpies vs Hawks Round 12 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Barrass. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nick Daicos is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Will Hoskin-Elliott.
On the other hand, according to our model, Scott Pendlebury is one of the lowest 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 Hawks slate closes at 7:40pm 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 Hawks Round 12 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 Hawthorn prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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