AFL Saints vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 22, 2026
Last updated: Aug 5, 2026, 8:41PM | Published: Aug 5, 2026, 9:52AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Blues Round 22 DFS contest kicks off at 7:20pm AEST on August 9, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 22.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs Carlton match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK, MID) | $17,670 | 116.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Ben Camporeale (CARL, MID) | $6,000 | 51.7 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Oliver Florent (CARL, DEF) | $12,360 | 77.2 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Kye Fincher (STK, DEF/MID) | $6,000 | 50.5 | 8.4 |
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 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 | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $14,750 | 104.5 | 7.1 |
| Value | Kye Fincher (STK) | $6,000 | 50.5 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Oliver Florent (CARL) | $12,360 | 77.2 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Lewis Young (CARL) | $6,000 | 48.9 | 8.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $17,670 | 116.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Ben Camporeale (CARL) | $6,000 | 51.7 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Max Hall (STK) | $13,840 | 88.5 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Kye Fincher (STK) | $6,000 | 50.5 | 8.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $11,280 | 78 | 6.9 |
| Value | Lewis Young (CARL) | $6,000 | 48.9 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Harry McKay (CARL) | $10,460 | 72 | 6.9 |
| Cheapie | Francis Evans (CARL) | $7,870 | 63.2 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $11,150 | 91.7 | 8.2 |
| Value | Liam Reidy (CARL) | $7,340 | 60.8 | 8.3 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Saints vs Blues Round 22 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ben Camporeale. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Kye Fincher.
On the other hand, according to our model, Oliver Florent is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saints vs Blues slate closes at 7:20pm 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 Saints vs Blues Round 22 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 St Kilda vs Carlton prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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