AFL Saints vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2026
Last updated: May 13, 2026, 10:36AM | Published: May 13, 2026, 9:37AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Tigers Round 10 DFS contest begins at 3:15pm AEST on May 17, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 10.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs Richmond match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK, MID) | $16,290 | 107.6 | 6.6 |
| Value | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH, FWD) | $6,000 | 54.5 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Patrick Retschko (RICH, MID) | $10,100 | 58 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smillie (RICH, MID) | $6,000 | 51.3 | 8.6 |
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 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) | $16,360 | 106 | 6.5 |
| Value | Kaleb Smith (RICH) | $6,190 | 51.7 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Jayden Short (RICH) | $15,140 | 95.6 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Tobie Travaglia (STK) | $6,380 | 51.9 | 8.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $16,290 | 107.6 | 6.6 |
| Value | Josh Smillie (RICH) | $6,000 | 51.3 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Patrick Retschko (RICH) | $10,100 | 58 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Zane Peucker (RICH) | $6,000 | 48.7 | 8.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Hall (STK) | $11,980 | 74.8 | 6.2 |
| Value | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH) | $6,000 | 54.5 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Noah Balta (RICH) | $10,190 | 64.6 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Zane Peucker (RICH) | $6,000 | 48.7 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Nankervis (RICH) | $12,730 | 90.5 | 7.1 |
| Value | Samson Ryan (RICH) | $6,580 | 50.1 | 7.6 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Saints vs Tigers Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Noah Roberts-Thomson. 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 Josh Smillie.
On the other hand, according to our model, Patrick Retschko is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saints vs Tigers 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 Tigers Round 10 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 Richmond prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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