AFL Saints vs Kangaroos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2025
Last updated: Aug 3, 2025, 3:32AM | Published: Jul 30, 2025, 9:36AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Kangaroos Round 21 DFS contest kicks off at 1:40pm AEST on August 3, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs North Melbourne match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK, DEF/MID) | $18,050 | 116.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Max Heath (STK, FWD) | $6,000 | 61 | 10.2 |
| Fade | Zak Jones (STK, MID) | $10,880 | 63.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Alixzander Tauru (STK, DEF) | $6,620 | 51.2 | 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 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 | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $18,050 | 116.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Alixzander Tauru (STK) | $6,620 | 51.2 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $16,190 | 101.6 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Angus Hastie (STK) | $6,540 | 50 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $18,050 | 116.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | George Wardlaw (NMFC) | $9,710 | 69.3 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Zak Jones (STK) | $10,880 | 63.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Hugh Boxshall (STK) | $7,900 | 50.6 | 6.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mason Wood (STK) | $10,570 | 69.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Max Heath (STK) | $6,000 | 61 | 10.2 |
| Fade | Max Hall (STK) | $11,010 | 65.3 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $7,340 | 54.6 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $16,670 | 98.5 | 5.9 |
| Value | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $7,340 | 54.6 | 7.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Saints vs Kangaroos Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Max Heath. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Alixzander Tauru.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zak Jones is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saints vs Kangaroos slate closes at 1:40pm 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 Kangaroos Round 21 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full St Kilda vs North Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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