AFL Hawks vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 6, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026, 2:33AM | Published: Apr 15, 2026, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Power Round 6 DFS contest starts at 4:15pm AEST on April 18, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 6.
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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 selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT, MID) | $16,220 | 110.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Tom Barrass (HAW, DEF) | $6,150 | 48.5 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Ollie Wines (PORT, MID) | $13,100 | 84.9 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Todd Marshall (PORT, DEF) | $8,040 | 63.5 | 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 | James Sicily (HAW) | $13,530 | 92.6 | 6.8 |
| Value | Tom Barrass (HAW) | $6,150 | 48.5 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Kane Farrell (PORT) | $13,190 | 86.5 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Todd Marshall (PORT) | $8,040 | 63.5 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT) | $16,220 | 110.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jase Burgoyne (PORT) | $10,440 | 80.9 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Ollie Wines (PORT) | $13,100 | 84.9 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Miles Bergman (PORT) | $9,000 | 68.8 | 7.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $12,840 | 89.5 | 7 |
| Value | Joe Berry (PORT) | $6,000 | 46.8 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $12,990 | 86.7 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Corey Durdin (PORT) | $6,000 | 46.4 | 7.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $11,720 | 84.1 | 7.2 |
| Value | Ned Reeves (HAW) | $8,380 | 66.1 | 7.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Hawks vs Power Round 6 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Barrass. 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 Todd Marshall.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ollie Wines is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Hawks vs Power slate closes at 4:15pm 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 Hawks vs Power Round 6 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 Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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