AFL Saints vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 19, 2026, 11:38AM | Published: Aug 19, 2026, 9:36AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Suns Round 24 DFS contest commences at 7:30pm AEST on August 20, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 24.
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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 selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bradley Hill (STK, DEF) | $16,580 | 103.7 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jarrod Witts (GC, RK) | $8,340 | 74.7 | 9 |
| Fade | John Noble (GC, DEF) | $14,710 | 92.5 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Ben Jepson (GC, MID) | $6,610 | 52.1 | 7.9 |
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 | Bradley Hill (STK) | $16,580 | 103.7 | 6.3 |
| Value | Tobie Travaglia (STK) | $6,670 | 50.4 | 7.6 |
| Fade | John Noble (GC) | $14,710 | 92.5 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Angus Hastie (STK) | $7,220 | 52.7 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Noah Anderson (GC) | $15,100 | 101.6 | 6.7 |
| Value | Ben Jepson (GC) | $6,610 | 52.1 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Max Hall (STK) | $15,270 | 96 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Nick Holman (GC) | $6,000 | 46 | 7.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $9,780 | 72.7 | 7.4 |
| Value | Joel Jeffrey (GC) | $8,670 | 66.8 | 7.7 |
| Cheapie | Nick Holman (GC) | $6,000 | 46 | 7.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $13,190 | 90.8 | 6.9 |
| Value | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $8,340 | 74.7 | 9 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Saints vs Suns Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jarrod Witts. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Bradley Hill is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Ben Jepson.
On the other hand, according to our model, John Noble is one of the worst 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 Suns slate closes at 7:30pm AEST on Thursday. 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 24 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management 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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