AFL Giants vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2025
Last updated: Jun 6, 2025, 6:33PM | Published: Jun 4, 2025, 9:35AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Power Round 13 DFS contest begins at 7:35pm AEST on June 7, 2025, 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 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 13.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $16,110 | 105.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Hugh Jackson (PORT, MID) | $6,000 | 66.6 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Sam Powell-Pepper (PORT, FWD) | $10,090 | 62 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Madden (GWS, RK) | $6,000 | 63 | 10.5 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $16,110 | 105.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Esava Ratugolea (PORT) | $6,000 | 45.6 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Harry Himmelberg (GWS) | $11,480 | 72.2 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Josh Sinn (PORT) | $7,280 | 53 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $16,060 | 104.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Hugh Jackson (PORT) | $6,000 | 66.6 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Tom Green (GWS) | $15,550 | 97 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Toby Bedford (GWS) | $8,910 | 64.9 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Greene (GWS) | $12,530 | 78.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jeremy Finlayson (PORT) | $7,200 | 60.6 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Sam Powell-Pepper (PORT) | $10,090 | 62 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Harvey Thomas (GWS) | $6,000 | 49.4 | 8.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dante Visentini (PORT) | $9,870 | 65.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Nicholas Madden (GWS) | $6,000 | 63 | 10.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Giants vs Power Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Hugh Jackson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachie Whitfield 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 Nicholas Madden.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sam Powell-Pepper is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Giants vs Power slate closes at 7:35pm 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 Giants vs Power Round 13 contest. 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 GWS GIANTS vs Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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