Draftstars Australia’s AFL Suns vs Tigers Round 21 DFS contest kicks off at 4:10pm AEST on August 2, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.

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Cheat Sheet and Projections

We have reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast SUNS vs Richmond match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday’s slate.

Selection
Player
Salary
Proj. Pts
Pts/$1K

Stud
Matt Rowell (GC, MID)
$17,040
106.9
6.3

Value
Josh Smillie (RICH, MID)
$6,000
61.4
10.2

Fade
Bodhi Uwland (GC, DEF)
$10,100
57.1
5.7

Cheapie
Ben Jepson (GC, MID)
$6,000
55.1
9.2

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 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
John Noble (GC)
$14,900
88.3
5.9

Value
Sean Lemmens (GC)
$6,240
53.8
8.6

Fade
Bodhi Uwland (GC)
$10,100
57.1
5.7

Cheapie
Kaleb Smith (RICH)
$6,200
53.4
8.6

MID (Midfielder)

Selection
Salary
Salary
Proj. Pts
Pts/$1K

Stud
Matt Rowell (GC)
$17,040
106.9
6.3

Value
Josh Smillie (RICH)
$6,000
61.4
10.2

Fade
Noah Anderson (GC)
$16,840
98.5
5.8

Cheapie
Ben Jepson (GC)
$6,000
55.1
9.2

FWD (Forward)

Selection
Player
Salary
Proj. Pts
Pts/$1K

Stud
Sam Flanders (GC)
$12,770
75.9
5.9

Value
Samson Ryan (RICH)
$6,000
49.2
8.2

Fade
Ben Ainsworth (GC)
$10,120
63.3
6.3

Cheapie
Maurice Rioli (RICH)
$6,390
52.3
8.2

RK (Ruckman)

Selection
Player
Salary
Proj. Pts
Pts/$1K

Stud
Toby Nankervis (RICH)
$13,150
91.2
6.9

Value
Max Knobel (GC)
$6,000
51.1
8.5

Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.

Conclusion

In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Suns vs Tigers Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Josh Smillie. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Matt Rowell is a strong option. If you’re seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Ben Jepson.

On the other hand, according to our model, Bodhi Uwland 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 Suns vs Tigers slate closes at 4:10pm 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 Suns vs Tigers Round 21 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 Gold Coast SUNS vs Richmond prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.

 

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