AFL Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2026
Last updated: May 23, 2026, 7:28PM | Published: May 20, 2026, 9:48AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Sunday Round 11 DFS contest commences at 12:30pm AEST on May 24, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 11.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Sunday slate consists of these games:
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB, MID) | $16,870 | 111.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Toby McMullin (GWS, MID/FWD) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Jake Bowey (MELB, DEF) | $13,900 | 84 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Conor Stone (GWS, DEF) | $6,030 | 48.4 | 8 |
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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $16,340 | 106.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Conor Stone (GWS) | $6,030 | 48.4 | 8 |
| Fade | Jake Bowey (MELB) | $13,900 | 84 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Gardiner (BL) | $6,000 | 45.8 | 7.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $16,870 | 111.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Toby McMullin (GWS) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Adam Treloar (WB) | $14,000 | 87.1 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | James Tunstill (BL) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $14,100 | 93.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Toby McMullin (GWS) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Joel Freijah (WB) | $12,800 | 80.7 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Arthur Jones (WB) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $17,150 | 109.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | Max Heath (MELB) | $7,430 | 57.6 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $11,480 | 76.5 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Fort (BL) | $9,150 | 66.6 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Sunday Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Toby McMullin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Marcus Bontempelli is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Conor Stone.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jake Bowey is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Sunday slate closes at 12:30pm 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 Sunday Round 11 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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