AFL Kangaroos vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 1, 2026
Last updated: Mar 15, 2026, 1:38AM | Published: Mar 11, 2026, 8:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Power Round 1 DFS contest begins at 1:10pm AEDT on March 15, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 1.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID/FWD) | $16,900 | 116.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Jack Watkins (PORT, MID) | $7,000 | 59.6 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Finn O'Sullivan (NMFC, MID) | $10,410 | 58.6 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Lachy Dovaston (NMFC, FWD) | $6,000 | 50.2 | 8.4 |
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 | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $16,620 | 109.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Todd Marshall (PORT) | $7,950 | 63.8 | 8 |
| Fade | Miles Bergman (PORT) | $13,230 | 81.9 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Esava Ratugolea (PORT) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $16,900 | 116.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Jack Watkins (PORT) | $7,000 | 59.6 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Finn O'Sullivan (NMFC) | $10,410 | 58.6 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Wehr (PORT) | $8,890 | 57.3 | 6.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $16,900 | 116.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Lachy Dovaston (NMFC) | $6,000 | 50.2 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Joe Richards (PORT) | $10,440 | 59 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Cameron Zurhaar (NMFC) | $8,490 | 66.8 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $16,620 | 113.6 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $6,980 | 54 | 7.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Kangaroos vs Power Round 1 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Watkins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Sheezel is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Lachy Dovaston.
On the other hand, according to our model, Finn O'Sullivan 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 Power slate closes at 1:10pm AEDT on Sunday. 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 Power Round 1 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 North Melbourne vs Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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