AFL Crows vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2026
Last updated: Jun 4, 2026, 8:44AM | Published: Jun 3, 2026, 11:01AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Crows vs Cats Round 13 DFS contest commences at 7:30pm AEST on June 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 13.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Crows vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $17,770 | 121.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | James Borlase (ADEL, DEF) | $6,000 | 47.4 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Lachlan McAndrew (ADEL, RK) | $13,160 | 81 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Taylor Walker (ADEL, FWD) | $8,120 | 63.3 | 7.8 |
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 | Max Holmes (GEEL) | $15,900 | 103.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | James Borlase (ADEL) | $6,000 | 47.4 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Wayne Milera (ADEL) | $13,950 | 90.3 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Hugo Hall-Kahan (ADEL) | $6,000 | 46.5 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $17,770 | 121.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | Luke Nankervis (ADEL) | $7,260 | 54.9 | 7.6 |
| Fade | James Peatling (ADEL) | $13,690 | 84.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Mark Blicavs (GEEL) | $8,810 | 66 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jeremy Cameron (GEEL) | $12,880 | 88.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Taylor Walker (ADEL) | $8,120 | 63.3 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Alex Neal-Bullen (ADEL) | $10,530 | 74.9 | 7.1 |
| Cheapie | Toby Murray (ADEL) | $7,030 | 51.7 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachlan McAndrew (ADEL) | $13,160 | 81 | 6.2 |
| Value | Mark Blicavs (GEEL) | $8,810 | 66 | 7.5 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Crows vs Cats Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like James Borlase. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Bailey Smith 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 Taylor Walker.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lachlan McAndrew is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Crows vs Cats slate closes at 7:30pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Cats Round 13 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 Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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