AFL Eagles vs Crows Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2026
Last updated: Jul 3, 2026, 4:40AM | Published: Jul 1, 2026, 9:39AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Crows Round 17 DFS contest begins at 8:10pm AEST on July 3, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Adelaide Crows match-up to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL, MID) | $17,310 | 113.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Oliver Francou (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 49.7 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Hugo Hall-Kahan (ADEL, DEF) | $11,090 | 57.4 | 5.2 |
| Cheapie | Tom Cole (WCE, FWD) | $7,360 | 58.1 | 7.9 |
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) | $14,970 | 95.5 | 6.4 |
| Value | Tylar Young (WCE) | $7,020 | 55 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Hugo Hall-Kahan (ADEL) | $11,090 | 57.4 | 5.2 |
| Cheapie | Brady Hough (WCE) | $6,880 | 51.6 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $17,310 | 113.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Oliver Francou (WCE) | $6,000 | 49.7 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Brayden Cook (ADEL) | $10,300 | 64.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Brady Hough (WCE) | $6,880 | 51.6 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Izak Rankine (ADEL) | $13,140 | 86.6 | 6.6 |
| Value | Tom Cole (WCE) | $7,360 | 58.1 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL) | $11,110 | 71.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Williams (WCE) | $6,000 | 47 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachlan McAndrew (ADEL) | $13,230 | 85.6 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jack Williams (WCE) | $6,000 | 47 | 7.8 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Eagles vs Crows Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Oliver Francou. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jordan Dawson 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 Tom Cole.
On the other hand, according to our model, Hugo Hall-Kahan 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 Eagles vs Crows 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 Eagles vs Crows Round 17 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 West Coast Eagles vs Adelaide Crows prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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