AFL Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2026
Last updated: May 20, 2026, 11:33PM | Published: May 20, 2026, 9:48AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saturday Round 11 DFS contest commences at 1:15pm AEST on May 23, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 11.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Saturday slate features the following games:
- Collingwood vs West Coast Eagles
- North Melbourne vs Gold Coast SUNS
- Port Adelaide vs Carlton
- Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the strongest DFS projections in the world.
With the best AFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more AFL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $16,970 | 121.6 | 7.2 |
| Value | Deven Robertson (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 67 | 11.2 |
| Fade | Josh Lindsay (WCE, DEF) | $12,050 | 67.1 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Scott (NMFC, MID/DEF) | $6,430 | 70.8 | 11 |
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 | Max Holmes (GEEL) | $15,360 | 105.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,430 | 70.8 | 11 |
| Fade | Josh Lindsay (WCE) | $12,050 | 67.1 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Josh Goater (NMFC) | $6,000 | 53.5 | 8.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $16,970 | 121.6 | 7.2 |
| Value | Deven Robertson (WCE) | $6,000 | 67 | 11.2 |
| Fade | Jordan De Goey (COLL) | $12,870 | 78.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,430 | 70.8 | 11 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Touk Miller (GC) | $13,290 | 91.2 | 6.9 |
| Value | Finlay Macrae (WCE) | $6,000 | 59.8 | 10 |
| Fade | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $13,750 | 87.6 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Harry Schoenberg (WCE) | $6,030 | 51.6 | 8.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $17,520 | 114.3 | 6.5 |
| Value | Liam Reidy (CARL) | $6,870 | 58.5 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $14,290 | 87.1 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Callum Coleman-Jones (NMFC) | $6,000 | 47.4 | 7.9 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Saturday Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Deven Robertson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Bailey Smith 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 Bailey Scott.
On the other hand, according to our model, Josh Lindsay 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 Saturday slate closes at 1:15pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Saturday Round 11 contest. 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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