AFL Saints vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2025
Last updated: May 25, 2025, 6:33AM | Published: May 21, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Suns Round 11 DFS contest kicks off at 4:40pm AEST on May 25, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 11.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $16,240 | 106.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Isaac Keeler (STK, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 53.1 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Ben Long (GC, FWD) | $10,480 | 63.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Ethan Read (GC, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 48.5 | 8.1 |
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 | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $15,490 | 102.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Liam O'Connell (STK) | $6,000 | 47.3 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Ryan Byrnes (STK) | $11,060 | 68.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Mac Andrew (GC) | $7,890 | 57.1 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $15,490 | 102.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Brayden Fiorini (GC) | $10,080 | 76.6 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilson (STK) | $10,930 | 68.4 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Tobie Travaglia (STK) | $7,820 | 56.2 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $10,870 | 81 | 7.5 |
| Value | Isaac Keeler (STK) | $6,000 | 53.1 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Ben Long (GC) | $10,480 | 63.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Ethan Read (GC) | $6,000 | 48.5 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $16,240 | 106.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Isaac Keeler (STK) | $6,000 | 53.1 | 8.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Saints vs Suns Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Isaac Keeler. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Rowan Marshall 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 Ethan Read.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ben Long 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 Suns slate closes at 4:40pm 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 Suns Round 11 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 Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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