AFL Suns vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2026
Last updated: Jun 19, 2026, 9:34AM | Published: Jun 17, 2026, 9:58AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Suns vs Hawks Round 15 DFS contest kicks off at 7:40pm AEST on June 19, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 15.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast SUNS vs Hawthorn match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Noah Anderson (GC, MID) | $15,680 | 103.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Cameron Nairn (HAW, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 51.4 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Mac Andrew (GC, DEF/RK) | $10,860 | 68.5 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Beau Addinsall (GC, MID) | $6,000 | 45.8 | 7.6 |
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 | John Noble (GC) | $15,340 | 102.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Josh Battle (HAW) | $10,780 | 77.7 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Mac Andrew (GC) | $10,860 | 68.5 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Josh Weddle (HAW) | $9,990 | 70.6 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Noah Anderson (GC) | $15,680 | 103.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Cameron Nairn (HAW) | $6,000 | 51.4 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Matt Rowell (GC) | $14,870 | 95 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Beau Addinsall (GC) | $6,000 | 45.8 | 7.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Touk Miller (GC) | $13,160 | 89.9 | 6.8 |
| Value | Cameron Nairn (HAW) | $6,000 | 51.4 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Blake Hardwick (HAW) | $10,690 | 68.6 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Ben Long (GC) | $6,730 | 50.5 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $10,070 | 79.9 | 7.9 |
| Value | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $10,070 | 79.9 | 7.9 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Suns vs Hawks Round 15 teams, consider starting with a value player like Cameron Nairn. 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 Beau Addinsall.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mac Andrew is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Suns vs Hawks slate closes at 7:40pm AEST on Friday. 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 Hawks Round 15 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 Hawthorn prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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