AFL Hawks vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2025
Last updated: Jul 18, 2025, 4:34AM | Published: Jul 16, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Power Round 19 DFS contest kicks off at 1:20pm AEST on July 19, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT, MID) | $16,200 | 101.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Bailey Macdonald (HAW, DEF) | $6,000 | 51.6 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Jack Gunston (HAW, FWD) | $11,530 | 62.8 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Hugh Jackson (PORT, MID/FWD) | $7,250 | 57.8 | 8 |
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 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 | Karl Amon (HAW) | $13,800 | 84.1 | 6.1 |
| Value | Bailey Macdonald (HAW) | $6,000 | 51.6 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Josh Battle (HAW) | $10,880 | 61.9 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Tom Barrass (HAW) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT) | $16,200 | 101.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Hugh Jackson (PORT) | $7,250 | 57.8 | 8 |
| Fade | Willem Drew (PORT) | $12,270 | 71.4 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Will Lorenz (PORT) | $7,250 | 53.7 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $12,240 | 77.5 | 6.3 |
| Value | Hugh Jackson (PORT) | $7,250 | 57.8 | 8 |
| Fade | Jack Gunston (HAW) | $11,530 | 62.8 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Lukosius (PORT) | $7,770 | 58.8 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $15,170 | 95.2 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $11,230 | 77.8 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Hawks vs Power Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bailey Macdonald. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Hugh Jackson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jack Gunston is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Hawks vs Power slate closes at 1:20pm 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 Hawks vs Power Round 19 contest. 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 Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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