AFL Bulldogs vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2025
Last updated: May 3, 2025, 2:32AM | Published: Apr 30, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bulldogs vs Power Round 8 DFS contest begins at 1:20pm AEST on May 3, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 8.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Western Bulldogs vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT, DEF/MID) | $15,170 | 105.1 | 6.9 |
| Value | Will Lorenz (PORT, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 61.7 | 10.3 |
| Fade | Joel Freijah (WB, DEF/MID) | $12,010 | 72.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Luke Cleary (WB, DEF) | $6,600 | 54.6 | 8.3 |
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'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 highlight 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 | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $15,170 | 105.1 | 6.9 |
| Value | Luke Cleary (WB) | $6,600 | 54.6 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Joel Freijah (WB) | $12,010 | 72.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Esava Ratugolea (PORT) | $6,000 | 47.1 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $15,170 | 105.1 | 6.9 |
| Value | Will Lorenz (PORT) | $6,000 | 61.7 | 10.3 |
| Fade | Joel Freijah (WB) | $12,010 | 72.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Mead (PORT) | $8,480 | 58 | 6.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $13,700 | 91.1 | 6.6 |
| Value | Will Lorenz (PORT) | $6,000 | 61.7 | 10.3 |
| Fade | Sam Powell-Pepper (PORT) | $10,160 | 66.4 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Ollie Lord (PORT) | $6,000 | 47.5 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $14,940 | 100.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $12,140 | 83.2 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Bulldogs vs Power Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Will Lorenz. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Connor Rozee is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Luke Cleary.
On the other hand, according to our model, Joel Freijah is one of the worst 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 Power 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 Power Round 8 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Western Bulldogs vs Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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