AFL Cats vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2025
Last updated: Jul 31, 2025, 4:33PM | Published: Jul 30, 2025, 9:36AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Cats vs Power Round 21 DFS contest begins at 3:15pm AEST on August 3, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Geelong Cats vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $17,780 | 109.7 | 6.2 |
| Value | Hugh Jackson (PORT, MID/FWD) | $6,000 | 55.6 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Ivan Soldo (PORT, RK) | $10,830 | 62.1 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Jack Whitlock (PORT, FWD) | $6,000 | 55.2 | 9.2 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $15,260 | 97.4 | 6.4 |
| Value | Mark O'Connor (GEEL) | $8,390 | 62.3 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $10,740 | 67.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Rory Atkins (PORT) | $9,720 | 71.4 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $17,780 | 109.7 | 6.2 |
| Value | Hugh Jackson (PORT) | $6,000 | 55.6 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Willem Drew (PORT) | $11,540 | 71.8 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Will Lorenz (PORT) | $6,000 | 53.4 | 8.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gryan Miers (GEEL) | $14,770 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Value | Hugh Jackson (PORT) | $6,000 | 55.6 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Joe Richards (PORT) | $10,580 | 64.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jack Whitlock (PORT) | $6,000 | 55.2 | 9.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $13,080 | 84.7 | 6.5 |
| Value | Rhys Stanley (GEEL) | $9,680 | 69.7 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Cats vs Power Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Hugh Jackson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Bailey Smith is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jack Whitlock.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ivan Soldo is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Cats vs Power slate closes at 3:15pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Power Round 21 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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For more on this game, dive into our full Geelong Cats vs Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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