AFL Crows vs Kangaroos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2026
Last updated: May 16, 2026, 2:36AM | Published: May 13, 2026, 9:37AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Crows vs Kangaroos Round 10 DFS contest kicks off at 1:15pm AEST on May 16, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 10.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Crows vs North Melbourne match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $17,570 | 115 | 6.5 |
| Value | Charlie Spargo (NMFC, FWD) | $6,000 | 47.4 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Daniel Curtin (ADEL, MID) | $10,090 | 63.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Luke Nankervis (ADEL, DEF) | $7,250 | 56.8 | 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'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 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 | Luke Parker (NMFC) | $13,820 | 95.2 | 6.9 |
| Value | Luke Nankervis (ADEL) | $7,250 | 56.8 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Wayne Milera (ADEL) | $14,280 | 90.6 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Griffin Logue (NMFC) | $6,280 | 48.4 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $17,570 | 115 | 6.5 |
| Value | Colby McKercher (NMFC) | $11,330 | 85.2 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Daniel Curtin (ADEL) | $10,090 | 63.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jake Soligo (ADEL) | $9,600 | 67.9 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Izak Rankine (ADEL) | $13,610 | 89.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Charlie Spargo (NMFC) | $6,000 | 47.4 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Alex Neal-Bullen (ADEL) | $11,130 | 76.2 | 6.8 |
| Cheapie | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $7,810 | 58.9 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $16,670 | 111.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $7,810 | 58.9 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Crows vs Kangaroos Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Charlie Spargo. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Sheezel 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 Luke Nankervis.
On the other hand, according to our model, Daniel Curtin is one of the lowest 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 Kangaroos slate closes at 1:15pm 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 Crows vs Kangaroos Round 10 slate. 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 Adelaide Crows vs North Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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