AFL Tigers vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 14, 2026
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026, 5:42PM | Published: Jun 10, 2026, 9:55AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Tigers vs Lions Round 14 DFS contest begins at 1:10pm AEST on June 14, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 14.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Richmond vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Neale (BL, MID) | $16,760 | 103.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Luke Beecken (BL, DEF) | $6,000 | 52.9 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilmot (BL, DEF) | $15,780 | 93.1 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH, 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 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 | Jayden Short (RICH) | $14,460 | 95 | 6.6 |
| Value | Luke Beecken (BL) | $6,000 | 52.9 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Darcy Wilmot (BL) | $15,780 | 93.1 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Nick Vlastuin (RICH) | $9,030 | 66.6 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Neale (BL) | $16,760 | 103.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Sam Banks (RICH) | $10,010 | 72.6 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Zac Bailey (BL) | $14,490 | 87.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Sam Cumming (RICH) | $7,850 | 56 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zac Bailey (BL) | $14,490 | 87.8 | 6.1 |
| Value | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH) | $6,000 | 52.5 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Logan Morris (BL) | $11,360 | 68.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Eric Hipwood (BL) | $7,820 | 56.8 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Draper (BL) | $10,020 | 65.6 | 6.5 |
| Value | Samson Ryan (RICH) | $6,540 | 50.6 | 7.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Tigers vs Lions Round 14 teams, consider starting with a value player like Luke Beecken. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachie Neale 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 Noah Roberts-Thomson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Darcy Wilmot 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 Lions slate closes at 1:10pm 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 Lions Round 14 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 Richmond vs Brisbane Lions prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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