AFL Suns vs Bombers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 6, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026, 9:34PM | Published: Apr 15, 2026, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Suns vs Bombers Round 6 DFS contest kicks off at 1:15pm AEST on April 18, 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 6.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast SUNS vs Essendon match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS, MID) | $15,730 | 108.4 | 6.9 |
| Value | Lachlan Blakiston (ESS, DEF/RK) | $6,220 | 52.8 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Bodhi Uwland (GC, DEF) | $13,190 | 78 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Sullivan Robey (ESS, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 48.7 | 8.1 |
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 | Archie Roberts (ESS) | $15,940 | 100.3 | 6.3 |
| Value | Lachlan Blakiston (ESS) | $6,220 | 52.8 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Bodhi Uwland (GC) | $13,190 | 78 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Ben McKay (ESS) | $6,000 | 47.8 | 8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $15,730 | 108.4 | 6.9 |
| Value | Sullivan Robey (ESS) | $6,000 | 48.7 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Matt Rowell (GC) | $15,760 | 99.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Zeke Uwland (GC) | $6,500 | 49 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Touk Miller (GC) | $14,900 | 94.4 | 6.3 |
| Value | Sullivan Robey (ESS) | $6,000 | 48.7 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Bailey Humphrey (GC) | $10,150 | 67.3 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Thomas Edwards (ESS) | $6,100 | 47.8 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $13,410 | 86.4 | 6.4 |
| Value | Lachlan Blakiston (ESS) | $6,220 | 52.8 | 8.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Suns vs Bombers Round 6 teams, consider starting with a value player like Lachlan Blakiston. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zach Merrett is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Sullivan Robey.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bodhi Uwland is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Suns vs Bombers 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 Suns vs Bombers Round 6 slate. 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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For more on this game, dive into our full Gold Coast SUNS vs Essendon prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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