AFL Cats vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Grand Final, 2025
Last updated: Sep 22, 2025, 12:55AM | Published: Sep 21, 2025, 1:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Cats vs Lions Grand Final, 2025 DFS contest starts at 2:30pm AEST on September 27, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Dunkley (BL, MID) | $17,130 | 114.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Deven Robertson (BL, FWD) | $6,000 | 64 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Zach Guthrie (GEEL, DEF) | $11,750 | 72.5 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | George Stevens (GEEL, MID) | $6,140 | 65.6 | 10.7 |
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 are 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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $15,490 | 101.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Mitch Duncan (GEEL) | $8,280 | 71.6 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Zach Guthrie (GEEL) | $11,750 | 72.5 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Darcy Gardiner (BL) | $6,730 | 53.8 | 8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Dunkley (BL) | $17,130 | 114.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | George Stevens (GEEL) | $6,140 | 65.6 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL) | $12,180 | 76.9 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Ted Clohesy (GEEL) | $6,000 | 57.8 | 9.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jeremy Cameron (GEEL) | $12,670 | 91.8 | 7.2 |
| Value | Deven Robertson (BL) | $6,000 | 64 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL) | $12,180 | 76.9 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Ted Clohesy (GEEL) | $6,000 | 57.8 | 9.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mark Blicavs (GEEL) | $11,610 | 80 | 6.9 |
| Value | Joe Pike (GEEL) | $6,000 | 58 | 9.7 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Cats vs Lions Grand Final, 2025 teams, consider starting with a value player like Deven Robertson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Josh Dunkley is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including George Stevens.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zach Guthrie is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Cats vs Lions slate closes at 2:30pm 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 Cats vs Lions Grand Final contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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