AFL Tigers vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 5, 2025
Last updated: Apr 9, 2025, 9:33AM | Published: Apr 9, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Tigers vs Dockers Round 5 DFS contest commences at 12:35pm AEST on April 13, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 5.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Richmond vs Fremantle match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $17,030 | 104.1 | 6.1 |
| Value | Tyler Sonsie (RICH, MID) | $6,360 | 55.1 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE, FWD/MID) | $11,940 | 63.8 | 5.3 |
| Cheapie | Karl Worner (FRE, DEF) | $6,000 | 50.3 | 8.4 |
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 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 | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $14,750 | 89.7 | 6.1 |
| Value | Karl Worner (FRE) | $6,000 | 50.3 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Nathan Broad (RICH) | $10,440 | 61.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Alex Pearce (FRE) | $6,000 | 46.1 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $17,030 | 104.1 | 6.1 |
| Value | Tyler Sonsie (RICH) | $6,360 | 55.1 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $11,940 | 63.8 | 5.3 |
| Cheapie | Hugo Ralphsmith (RICH) | $7,470 | 50.4 | 6.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Treacy (FRE) | $12,780 | 71.1 | 5.6 |
| Value | Tom Lynch (RICH) | $7,040 | 53.7 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $11,940 | 63.8 | 5.3 |
| Cheapie | Steely Green (RICH) | $6,000 | 45.3 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Nankervis (RICH) | $15,360 | 97.5 | 6.3 |
| Value | Sean Darcy (FRE) | $11,810 | 79 | 6.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Tigers vs Dockers Round 5 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tyler Sonsie. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Andrew Brayshaw is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Karl Worner.
On the other hand, according to our model, Shai Bolton 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 Tigers vs Dockers slate closes at 12:35pm AEST 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 Tigers vs Dockers Round 5 contest. 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 Fremantle prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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