AFL Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2025
Last updated: Jul 27, 2025, 3:32AM | Published: Jul 23, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Sunday Round 20 DFS contest commences at 2:10pm AEST on July 27, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 20.
Featured AFL Games
Draftstars' AFL Sunday slate consists of these match-ups:
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the latest 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 selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK, DEF/MID) | $17,690 | 110.7 | 6.3 |
| Value | Harrison Petty (MELB, FWD) | $6,180 | 53.8 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Lachie Schultz (COLL, FWD) | $11,700 | 66.8 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Steely Green (RICH, FWD) | $6,000 | 48.1 | 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 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 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 | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $17,690 | 110.7 | 6.3 |
| Value | Alixzander Tauru (STK) | $7,170 | 55.5 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Sam Banks (RICH) | $13,150 | 76.8 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Dean (COLL) | $6,000 | 46.7 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $17,690 | 110.7 | 6.3 |
| Value | Kamdyn McIntosh (RICH) | $8,110 | 63.2 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Jack Crisp (COLL) | $14,160 | 82.8 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Lindsay (MELB) | $7,590 | 58.7 | 7.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $13,680 | 86 | 6.3 |
| Value | Harrison Petty (MELB) | $6,180 | 53.8 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Lachie Schultz (COLL) | $11,700 | 66.8 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Steely Green (RICH) | $6,000 | 48.1 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $16,460 | 105.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Thomas Sims (RICH) | $6,000 | 46.1 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $15,610 | 97.7 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jacob van Rooyen (MELB) | $7,280 | 53.1 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Sunday Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Harrison Petty. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Steely Green.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lachie Schultz 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 2:10pm 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 20 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised AFL Sunday line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
