AFL Tigers vs Saints Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 22, 2025
Last updated: Aug 9, 2025, 2:32AM | Published: Aug 6, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Tigers vs Saints Round 22 DFS contest kicks off at 1:20pm AEST on August 9, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 22.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Richmond vs St Kilda match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK, MID/DEF) | $18,050 | 114.5 | 6.3 |
| Value | Max Heath (STK, RK/FWD) | $7,750 | 63.2 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Jack Sinclair (STK, DEF) | $16,240 | 99 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Alixzander Tauru (STK, DEF) | $6,400 | 49.5 | 7.7 |
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 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $18,050 | 114.5 | 6.3 |
| Value | Alixzander Tauru (STK) | $6,400 | 49.5 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Jack Sinclair (STK) | $16,240 | 99 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Liam Stocker (STK) | $7,280 | 46.5 | 6.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $18,050 | 114.5 | 6.3 |
| Value | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $10,120 | 79 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Dion Prestia (RICH) | $12,300 | 74.9 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Kamdyn McIntosh (RICH) | $8,050 | 60.2 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $10,120 | 79 | 7.8 |
| Value | Max Heath (STK) | $7,750 | 63.2 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Max Hall (STK) | $10,620 | 65.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Maurice Rioli (RICH) | $6,300 | 48.9 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $16,800 | 104.5 | 6.2 |
| Value | Max Heath (STK) | $7,750 | 63.2 | 8.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Tigers vs Saints Round 22 teams, consider starting with a value player like Max Heath. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Alixzander Tauru.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jack Sinclair 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 Saints slate closes at 1:20pm 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 Tigers vs Saints Round 22 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 St Kilda prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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