AFL Suns vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2025
Last updated: Jul 31, 2025, 1:33PM | Published: Jul 30, 2025, 9:35AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Suns vs Tigers Round 21 DFS contest begins at 4:10pm AEST on August 2, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast SUNS vs Richmond match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Rowell (GC, MID) | $17,040 | 106.9 | 6.3 |
| Value | Steely Green (RICH, FWD) | $6,000 | 49.4 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Bodhi Uwland (GC, DEF) | $10,100 | 57.1 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Maurice Rioli (RICH, FWD) | $6,390 | 52.3 | 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 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | John Noble (GC) | $14,900 | 88.3 | 5.9 |
| Value | Nick Vlastuin (RICH) | $12,070 | 82.5 | 6.8 |
| Fade | Bodhi Uwland (GC) | $10,100 | 57.1 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Mac Andrew (GC) | $7,800 | 53.2 | 6.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Rowell (GC) | $17,040 | 106.9 | 6.3 |
| Value | Kamdyn McIntosh (RICH) | $7,930 | 60.9 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Noah Anderson (GC) | $16,840 | 98.5 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Nick Holman (GC) | $6,270 | 47.9 | 7.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Flanders (GC) | $12,770 | 75.9 | 5.9 |
| Value | Maurice Rioli (RICH) | $6,390 | 52.3 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Ben Ainsworth (GC) | $10,120 | 63.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Steely Green (RICH) | $6,000 | 49.4 | 8.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Nankervis (RICH) | $13,150 | 91.2 | 6.9 |
| Value | Thomas Sims (RICH) | $6,000 | 48.4 | 8.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Suns vs Tigers Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Steely Green. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Matt Rowell is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Maurice Rioli.
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 entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Suns vs Tigers slate closes at 4:10pm 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 Tigers Round 21 contest. 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 Richmond prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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