AFL Crows vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 2, 2026
Last updated: Mar 20, 2026, 8:32AM | Published: Mar 18, 2026, 8:44AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Crows vs Bulldogs Round 2 DFS contest commences at 7:40pm AEDT on March 20, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 2.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB, MID) | $17,010 | 115.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Luke Pedlar (ADEL, FWD) | $6,680 | 53.1 | 8 |
| Fade | Lachie Jaques (WB, DEF) | $10,390 | 61.5 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Bramble (WB, MID/DEF) | $8,730 | 67.6 | 7.7 |
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 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 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 | Rory Laird (ADEL) | $14,170 | 100.6 | 7.1 |
| Value | Lachlan Bramble (WB) | $8,730 | 67.6 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Lachie Jaques (WB) | $10,390 | 61.5 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Michael Sellwood (WB) | $6,000 | 46.2 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $17,010 | 115.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Lachlan Bramble (WB) | $8,730 | 67.6 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Izak Rankine (ADEL) | $12,910 | 83.3 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Sam Davidson (WB) | $7,690 | 57 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Darcy (WB) | $11,900 | 83.8 | 7 |
| Value | Luke Pedlar (ADEL) | $6,680 | 53.1 | 8 |
| Fade | Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL) | $12,660 | 77.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Croft (WB) | $6,000 | 44.2 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $16,640 | 115 | 6.9 |
| Value | Sam Darcy (WB) | $11,900 | 83.8 | 7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Crows vs Bulldogs Round 2 teams, consider starting with a value player like Luke Pedlar. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Marcus Bontempelli 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 Lachlan Bramble.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lachie Jaques is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Crows vs Bulldogs slate closes at 7:40pm AEDT on Friday. 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 Crows vs Bulldogs Round 2 slate. 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 Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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