FootyBets.aiDraftStars Dominance: Dogs vs Pies Saturday Night Showdown
Get ready for a massive Saturday night clash this May 30 as the Western Bulldogs host Collingwood under the roof at Docklands. A fast track always translates to high-scoring fantasy footy, and this 2026 blockbuster promises plenty of uncontested marks, hard-ball gets, and end-to-end action.
Our FootyBets.ai algorithm has crunched the numbers, and a handful of undeniable locks have emerged to anchor your DraftStars builds. Here are the core players you need to build around:
- Jack Crisp (MID): Featuring in 100% of optimal builds with a massive 96.7 projected points, ‘Crispy’ is tipped to run riot. Expect plenty of linking run, inside-50 entries, and hard-nosed tackles.
- Scott Pendlebury (MID): Father Time simply cannot catch Pendles. Projected for 90.9 points and appearing in every top lineup, his elite decision-making ensures he’ll rack up easy disposals and stoppage clearances all night.
- Jeremy Howe (DEF): Docklands is an absolute haven for intercept markers. Howe (83.8 projected points) is a lock across all top builds to gobble up cheap intercept marks across half-back.
- Rory Lobb (RUC): Taking the number one ruck mantle, Lobb (79.6 projected points) is set to dominate the hit-outs while floating forward to clunk crucial grabs and slot a couple of snags.
- Ned Long (FWD): A 10/10 optimal lineup staple. His relentless forward pressure means plenty of tackles, and he’s perfectly positioned to hit the scoreboard against the Dogs' defense.
Position-by-Position Quick Tips
- RUC: Park Rory Lobb here and throw away the key. The guaranteed volume of hit-outs and forward-50 marks is too good to pass up.
- DEF: It's a Magpie party back here. Load up on Jeremy Howe and Isaac Quaynor to capitalize on those juicy plus-six intercept marks.
- MID: Collingwood veterans Crisp and Pendlebury are the safest bets on the board, but don't ignore Adam Treloar (85.8 projected points) hunting plenty of leather against his old side.
- FWD: Look for dynamic scoreboard impact and forward pressure. Ned Long and the Dogs' Joel Freijah are both primed to snag goals and lay crucial inside-50 tackles.
Ready to dominate the slate? Check out the FootyBets.ai Top 10 optimal DraftStars lineups below and get your weekend off to a cracking start!