AFL Bulldogs vs Crows Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2025
Last updated: Jul 12, 2025, 1:32AM | Published: Jul 9, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bulldogs vs Crows Round 18 DFS contest starts at 1:20pm AEST on July 12, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Crows match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL, MID) | $15,970 | 106.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Cooper Hynes (WB, FWD) | $6,000 | 51.1 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Daniel Curtin (ADEL, MID) | $10,770 | 62.7 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Zac Taylor (ADEL, MID/FWD) | $6,050 | 50.5 | 8.4 |
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 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 | Bailey Dale (WB) | $14,340 | 89.4 | 6.2 |
| Value | Isaac Cumming (ADEL) | $8,190 | 58.7 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Wayne Milera (ADEL) | $11,310 | 66.4 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | James O'Donnell (WB) | $6,800 | 48.4 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $15,970 | 106.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Zac Taylor (ADEL) | $6,050 | 50.5 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Daniel Curtin (ADEL) | $10,770 | 62.7 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Cumming (ADEL) | $8,190 | 58.7 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Darcy (WB) | $12,820 | 87.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Cooper Hynes (WB) | $6,000 | 51.1 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Joel Freijah (WB) | $11,290 | 67.5 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Zac Taylor (ADEL) | $6,050 | 50.5 | 8.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $16,070 | 104.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Sam Darcy (WB) | $12,820 | 87.8 | 6.8 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Bulldogs vs Crows Round 18 teams, consider starting with a value player like Cooper Hynes. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jordan Dawson 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 Zac Taylor.
On the other hand, according to our model, Daniel Curtin 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 Bulldogs vs Crows 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 Bulldogs vs Crows Round 18 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 Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Crows prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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