AFL Saturday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2025
Last updated: May 24, 2025, 9:34AM | Published: May 21, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saturday Late Round 11 DFS contest begins at 7:35pm AEST on May 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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.
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Draftstars' AFL Saturday Late slate features these match-ups:
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC, RK) | $16,830 | 112.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Edward Allan (COLL, MID) | $6,000 | 56.3 | 9.4 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE, MID/FWD) | $13,080 | 72.6 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Finnbar Maley (NMFC, FWD) | $6,000 | 53.7 | 8.9 |
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 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 | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,980 | 105.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Wil Parker (COLL) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Miles Bergman (PORT) | $12,140 | 75.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Alex Pearce (FRE) | $6,000 | 46.7 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,980 | 105.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Edward Allan (COLL) | $6,000 | 56.3 | 9.4 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $13,080 | 72.6 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Neil Erasmus (FRE) | $8,200 | 64.4 | 7.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $13,080 | 72.6 | 5.5 |
| Value | Finnbar Maley (NMFC) | $6,000 | 53.7 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Travis Boak (PORT) | $11,180 | 66.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jye Amiss (FRE) | $6,000 | 52 | 8.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $16,830 | 112.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Mason Cox (COLL) | $6,910 | 56.6 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $13,560 | 85.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $7,880 | 57.3 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Saturday Late Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Edward Allan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tristan Xerri 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 Finnbar Maley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Shai Bolton is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saturday Late slate closes at 7:35pm 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 Late Round 11 contest. 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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