AFL Tigers vs Bombers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2026
Last updated: May 22, 2026, 9:41AM | Published: May 20, 2026, 9:48AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Tigers vs Bombers Round 11 DFS contest begins at 7:45pm AEST on May 22, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 11.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the most reliable 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 players from each team in the Richmond vs Essendon match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Archie Roberts (ESS, DEF) | $17,900 | 109.5 | 6.1 |
| Value | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH, FWD) | $6,000 | 53.4 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Sullivan Robey (ESS, FWD/MID) | $10,220 | 59 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Blakiston (ESS, RK/DEF) | $6,000 | 43.3 | 7.2 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $17,900 | 109.5 | 6.1 |
| Value | Lachlan Blakiston (ESS) | $6,000 | 43.3 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Jacob Farrow (ESS) | $10,420 | 65 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Nick Vlastuin (RICH) | $9,760 | 69.9 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $16,950 | 108.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Xavier Duursma (ESS) | $9,660 | 68.8 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Sullivan Robey (ESS) | $10,220 | 59 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Sonsie (RICH) | $8,530 | 60.1 | 7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Durham (ESS) | $12,400 | 77.7 | 6.3 |
| Value | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH) | $6,000 | 53.4 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Sullivan Robey (ESS) | $10,220 | 59 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Tom Lynch (RICH) | $7,670 | 54.9 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Bryan (ESS) | $10,190 | 64.9 | 6.4 |
| Value | Lachlan Blakiston (ESS) | $6,000 | 43.3 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Tigers vs Bombers Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Noah Roberts-Thomson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Archie Roberts 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 Lachlan Blakiston.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sullivan Robey is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Tigers vs Bombers slate closes at 7:45pm 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 Tigers vs Bombers Round 11 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised AFL Tigers vs Bombers line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
For more on this game, dive into our full Richmond vs Essendon prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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.
