AFL Crows vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2026
Last updated: May 1, 2026, 9:43AM | Published: Apr 29, 2026, 9:56AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Crows vs Power Round 8 DFS contest starts at 8:10pm AEST on May 1, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 8.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT, MID) | $16,650 | 109.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Dante Visentini (PORT, RK) | $7,070 | 59 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Lachlan McAndrew (ADEL, RK) | $12,350 | 79.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Toby Murray (ADEL, RK) | $6,000 | 47.8 | 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 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 | Rory Laird (ADEL) | $13,470 | 95 | 7.1 |
| Value | Josh Lai (PORT) | $6,000 | 46.4 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Josh Worrell (ADEL) | $13,080 | 84.3 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Wehr (PORT) | $7,450 | 57.4 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT) | $16,650 | 109.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jacob Wehr (PORT) | $7,450 | 57.4 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $14,890 | 96.2 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Ewan Mackinlay (PORT) | $8,140 | 55.7 | 6.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $14,890 | 96.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Alex Neal-Bullen (ADEL) | $9,850 | 74 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Izak Rankine (ADEL) | $11,610 | 78.5 | 6.8 |
| Cheapie | Mitch Georgiades (PORT) | $9,830 | 74.1 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $12,070 | 81.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Dante Visentini (PORT) | $7,070 | 59 | 8.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Crows vs Power Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dante Visentini. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zak Butters is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Toby Murray.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lachlan McAndrew is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Crows vs Power slate closes at 8:10pm AEST 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 Power Round 8 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 Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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