AFL Tigers vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2026
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026, 7:33AM | Published: Apr 22, 2026, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Tigers vs Demons Round 7 DFS contest starts at 7:40pm AEST on April 24, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Richmond vs Melbourne match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB, RK) | $18,460 | 116.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Max Heath (MELB, RK) | $6,000 | 56.1 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Changkuoth Jiath (MELB, DEF) | $10,760 | 61.2 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Laurie (MELB, FWD) | $6,000 | 52.5 | 8.7 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide 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 | Jayden Short (RICH) | $14,390 | 96.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Nathan Broad (RICH) | $8,130 | 59.9 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Changkuoth Jiath (MELB) | $10,760 | 61.2 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Campbell Gray (RICH) | $6,000 | 42.8 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Steele (MELB) | $16,840 | 108.3 | 6.4 |
| Value | Sam Cumming (RICH) | $6,000 | 50 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Ed Langdon (MELB) | $12,220 | 72.4 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Hugo Ralphsmith (RICH) | $6,420 | 52.4 | 8.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kysaiah Pickett (MELB) | $15,860 | 97 | 6.1 |
| Value | Bailey Laurie (MELB) | $6,000 | 52.5 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Sam Lalor (RICH) | $10,970 | 69.5 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Tom Lynch (RICH) | $6,860 | 56.2 | 8.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Gawn (MELB) | $18,460 | 116.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Max Heath (MELB) | $6,000 | 56.1 | 9.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Tigers vs Demons Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Max Heath. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Gawn is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Bailey Laurie.
On the other hand, according to our model, Changkuoth Jiath is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Tigers vs Demons 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 Tigers vs Demons Round 7 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Richmond vs Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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