{"id":15995,"date":"2025-07-23T13:05:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T13:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/15995\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T13:05:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T13:05:10","slug":"afl-saints-vs-demons-draftstars-dfs-preview-and-projections-for-round-20-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/15995\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL Saints vs Demons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Draftstars Australia&#8217;s AFL Saints vs Demons Round 20 DFS contest kicks off at 3:15pm AEST on July 27, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.<\/p>\n<p>An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars&#8217; AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 20.<\/p>\n<p>Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statsinsider.com.au\/about-us\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">same machine learning models as Stats Insider<\/a> to come up with some of the most reliable DFS projections available.<\/p>\n<p>With the best AFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you&#8217;re set to win in more AFL fantasy contests.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cheat Sheet and Projections<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve reviewed players from each team in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statsinsider.com.au\/sport-hub\/afl\/schedule\/2024_20_stk_mel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St Kilda vs Melbourne<\/a> match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday&#8217;s slate.<\/p>\n<p>Selection<br \/>\nPlayer<br \/>\nSalary<br \/>\nProj. Pts<br \/>\nPts\/$1K<\/p>\n<p>Stud<br \/>\nNasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK, DEF\/MID)<br \/>\n$17,690<br \/>\n110.7<br \/>\n6.3<\/p>\n<p>Value<br \/>\nBailey Laurie (MELB, FWD)<br \/>\n$6,000<br \/>\n62.7<br \/>\n10.4<\/p>\n<p>Fade<br \/>\nMax Hall (STK, FWD)<br \/>\n$10,880<br \/>\n62.9<br \/>\n5.8<\/p>\n<p>Cheapie<br \/>\nTom Campbell (MELB, RK\/FWD)<br \/>\n$6,000<br \/>\n61.3<br \/>\n10.2<\/p>\n<p>According to Fantasy Insider&#8217;s DFS model, our &#8220;stud&#8221; is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while &#8220;value&#8221; picks provide the most &#8220;bang for your buck,&#8221; meaning they&#8217;re expected to perform well relative to their salary.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, a &#8220;fade&#8221; 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, &#8220;cheapie&#8221; options highlight the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>In fantasy sports, understanding value\u2014assessing a player&#8217;s potential output against their salary\u2014is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;Pts\/$1K&#8221; metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player&#8217;s salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.<\/p>\n<p>Positional Breakdown<br \/>\nDEF (Defender)<\/p>\n<p>Selection<br \/>\nPlayer<br \/>\nSalary<br \/>\nProj. Pts<br \/>\nPts\/$1K<\/p>\n<p>Stud<br \/>\nNasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK)<br \/>\n$17,690<br \/>\n110.7<br \/>\n6.3<\/p>\n<p>Value<br \/>\nJames Barrat (STK)<br \/>\n$6,000<br \/>\n56.9<br \/>\n9.5<\/p>\n<p>Fade<br \/>\nCallum Wilkie (STK)<br \/>\n$12,650<br \/>\n76.1<br \/>\n6<\/p>\n<p>Cheapie<br \/>\nOliver Sestan (MELB)<br \/>\n$6,000<br \/>\n52.6<br \/>\n8.8<\/p>\n<p>MID (Midfielder)<\/p>\n<p>Selection<br \/>\nSalary<br \/>\nSalary<br \/>\nProj. Pts<br \/>\nPts\/$1K<\/p>\n<p>Stud<br \/>\nNasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK)<br \/>\n$17,690<br \/>\n110.7<br \/>\n6.3<\/p>\n<p>Value<br \/>\nKynan Brown (MELB)<br \/>\n$6,000<br \/>\n51.9<br \/>\n8.6<\/p>\n<p>Fade<br \/>\nChristian Petracca (MELB)<br \/>\n$14,500<br \/>\n88.6<br \/>\n6.1<\/p>\n<p>Cheapie<br \/>\nKoltyn Tholstrup (MELB)<br \/>\n$6,000<br \/>\n51<br \/>\n8.5<\/p>\n<p>FWD (Forward)<\/p>\n<p>Selection<br \/>\nPlayer<br \/>\nSalary<br \/>\nProj. Pts<br \/>\nPts\/$1K<\/p>\n<p>Stud<br \/>\nKysaiah Pickett (MELB)<br \/>\n$13,680<br \/>\n86<br \/>\n6.3<\/p>\n<p>Value<br \/>\nBailey Laurie (MELB)<br \/>\n$6,000<br \/>\n62.7<br \/>\n10.4<\/p>\n<p>Fade<br \/>\nMax Hall (STK)<br \/>\n$10,880<br \/>\n62.9<br \/>\n5.8<\/p>\n<p>Cheapie<br \/>\nTom Campbell (MELB)<br \/>\n$6,000<br \/>\n61.3<br \/>\n10.2<\/p>\n<p>RK (Ruckman)<\/p>\n<p>Selection<br \/>\nPlayer<br \/>\nSalary<br \/>\nProj. Pts<br \/>\nPts\/$1K<\/p>\n<p>Stud<br \/>\nMax Gawn (MELB)<br \/>\n$16,460<br \/>\n105.2<br \/>\n6.4<\/p>\n<p>Value<br \/>\nTom Campbell (MELB)<br \/>\n$6,000<br \/>\n61.3<br \/>\n10.2<\/p>\n<p>Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>When building your AFL Saints vs Demons Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bailey Laurie. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is a strong option. If you&#8217;re seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Tom Campbell.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, according to our model, Max Hall is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to go? Draftstars&#8217; AFL Saints vs Demons slate closes at 3:15pm AEST on Sunday. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playup.com.au\/fantasy\/lobby\/afl?&amp;Referrer=_VvbAq7ZhQ4Nhg6WO2I1rgWNd7ZgqdRLk\/1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ENTER NOW!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As with all AFL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider&#8217;s data-driven AFL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the AFL Saints vs Demons Round 20 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.<\/p>\n<p>For the latest projections and optimised AFL Saints vs Demons line-ups, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.draftstars.com.au\/fantasy\/fantasy-insider?&amp;Referrer=_VvbAq7ZhQ4Nhg6WO2I1rgWNd7ZgqdRLk\/1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fantasy Insider Cruncher<\/a> on Draftstars! It&#8217;s free to use when you&#8217;re logged in.<\/p>\n<p>For more on this game, dive into our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statsinsider.com.au\/news\/st-kilda-vs-melbourne-prediction-and-tips-afl-round-20-2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St Kilda vs Melbourne prediction<\/a>, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. 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