AFL Kangaroos vs Crows Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2025
Last updated: Aug 22, 2025, 5:33PM | Published: Aug 20, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Crows Round 24 DFS contest commences at 1:20pm AEST on August 23, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs Adelaide Crows match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $16,940 | 114.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Sid Draper (ADEL, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 51.6 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Daniel Curtin (ADEL, MID) | $12,820 | 76.9 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Trembath (NMFC, FWD) | $6,130 | 50.7 | 8.3 |
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'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 | Colby McKercher (NMFC) | $14,540 | 94.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Toby Pink (NMFC) | $6,000 | 47.6 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Josh Worrell (ADEL) | $12,060 | 73.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $7,930 | 58.7 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $16,940 | 114.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Sid Draper (ADEL) | $6,000 | 51.6 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Daniel Curtin (ADEL) | $12,820 | 76.9 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $7,930 | 58.7 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL) | $12,750 | 81.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Sid Draper (ADEL) | $6,000 | 51.6 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Ben Keays (ADEL) | $11,900 | 72.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Trembath (NMFC) | $6,130 | 50.7 | 8.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $16,030 | 102.5 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $7,700 | 57.9 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Kangaroos vs Crows Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Sid Draper. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Sheezel is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Cooper Trembath.
On the other hand, according to our model, Daniel Curtin is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Kangaroos vs Crows 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 Kangaroos vs Crows Round 24 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 North Melbourne vs Adelaide Crows prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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