AFL Saints vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2025
Last updated: Jul 12, 2025, 1:33AM | Published: Jul 9, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Swans Round 18 DFS contest kicks off at 3:15pm AEST on July 13, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs Sydney Swans 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) | $16,290 | 109.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Max Heath (STK, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 64 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Max Hall (STK, FWD) | $10,620 | 60.7 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Alixzander Tauru (STK, DEF) | $7,000 | 58.5 | 8.4 |
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 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) | $16,290 | 109.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Alixzander Tauru (STK) | $7,000 | 58.5 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Nick Blakey (SYD) | $13,590 | 79.2 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Angus Hastie (STK) | $7,050 | 54.8 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Steele (STK) | $15,200 | 98.6 | 6.5 |
| Value | Liam Henry (STK) | $6,990 | 56.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Jake Lloyd (SYD) | $13,420 | 80.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Hugh Boxshall (STK) | $7,450 | 49.3 | 6.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mason Wood (STK) | $10,060 | 67.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Max Heath (STK) | $6,000 | 64 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Max Hall (STK) | $10,620 | 60.7 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Francis (SYD) | $6,530 | 54.6 | 8.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $16,530 | 103.3 | 6.2 |
| Value | Max Heath (STK) | $6,000 | 64 | 10.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Saints vs Swans Round 18 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Alixzander Tauru.
On the other hand, according to our model, Max Hall is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saints vs Swans slate closes at 3:15pm 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 Swans Round 18 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 Sydney Swans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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