AFL Suns vs Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 1, 2026
Last updated: Mar 15, 2026, 6:39AM | Published: Mar 11, 2026, 8:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Suns vs Eagles Round 1 DFS contest commences at 6:10pm AEDT on March 15, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast SUNS vs West Coast Eagles match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Noah Anderson (GC, MID) | $17,410 | 108.1 | 6.2 |
| Value | Cooper Duff-Tytler (WCE, FWD/RK) | $6,000 | 50.8 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Alex Davies (GC, MID) | $10,920 | 65.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jamie Cripps (WCE, FWD) | $7,900 | 64.5 | 8.2 |
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 | Tom McCarthy (WCE) | $14,390 | 92.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Josh Lindsay (WCE) | $6,000 | 43.8 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Joel Jeffrey (GC) | $12,200 | 74 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Bodhi Uwland (GC) | $9,370 | 64 | 6.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Noah Anderson (GC) | $17,410 | 108.1 | 6.2 |
| Value | Jacob Newton (WCE) | $6,000 | 48.2 | 8 |
| Fade | Alex Davies (GC) | $10,920 | 65.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Milan Murdock (WCE) | $6,000 | 43.7 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Touk Miller (GC) | $14,740 | 97.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Cooper Duff-Tytler (WCE) | $6,000 | 50.8 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Jack Graham (WCE) | $11,670 | 71.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jamie Cripps (WCE) | $7,900 | 64.5 | 8.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $13,970 | 93.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Cooper Duff-Tytler (WCE) | $6,000 | 50.8 | 8.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Suns vs Eagles Round 1 teams, consider starting with a value player like Cooper Duff-Tytler. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Noah Anderson 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 Jamie Cripps.
On the other hand, according to our model, Alex Davies is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Suns vs Eagles slate closes at 6:10pm AEDT 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 Suns vs Eagles Round 1 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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For more on this game, dive into our full Gold Coast SUNS vs West Coast Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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