AFL Saints vs Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2026
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026, 9:35AM | Published: Apr 22, 2026, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Eagles Round 7 DFS contest kicks off at 1:10pm AEST on April 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs West Coast Eagles match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Sinclair (STK, DEF) | $16,260 | 109.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jobe Shanahan (WCE, FWD) | $6,390 | 50 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $16,020 | 73.9 | 4.6 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Caminiti (STK, DEF) | $6,000 | 46.3 | 7.7 |
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 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 | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $16,260 | 109.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Anthony Caminiti (STK) | $6,000 | 46.3 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Callum Wilkie (STK) | $15,230 | 97.6 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Carroll (STK) | $7,610 | 56.7 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $16,230 | 108.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $8,720 | 66.5 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Milan Murdock (WCE) | $11,810 | 60.8 | 5.2 |
| Cheapie | Bo Allan (WCE) | $6,150 | 46 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elliot Yeo (WCE) | $12,380 | 80.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jobe Shanahan (WCE) | $6,390 | 50 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Milan Murdock (WCE) | $11,810 | 60.8 | 5.2 |
| Cheapie | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $8,720 | 66.5 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom De Koning (STK) | $13,050 | 77.3 | 5.9 |
| Value | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $9,210 | 67.6 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Saints vs Eagles Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jobe Shanahan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jack Sinclair 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 Anthony Caminiti.
On the other hand, according to our model, Rowan Marshall is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saints vs Eagles slate closes at 1:10pm 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 Eagles Round 7 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 St Kilda vs West Coast Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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