AFL Lions vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2025
Last updated: Jul 5, 2025, 9:32AM | Published: Jul 2, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Lions vs Power Round 17 DFS contest starts at 7:35pm AEST on July 5, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT, MID/DEF) | $16,280 | 101.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Jordon Sweet (PORT, RK) | $8,780 | 75.7 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Levi Ashcroft (BL, FWD/MID) | $11,600 | 67.7 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Sam Day (BL, FWD/RK) | $6,960 | 59.4 | 8.5 |
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 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 | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $16,280 | 101.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Aliir Aliir (PORT) | $7,100 | 53.5 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Miles Bergman (PORT) | $13,520 | 81.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Esava Ratugolea (PORT) | $7,640 | 56.1 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $16,280 | 101.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Ollie Wines (PORT) | $13,360 | 90.6 | 6.8 |
| Fade | Levi Ashcroft (BL) | $11,600 | 67.7 | 5.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $12,350 | 81.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Sam Day (BL) | $6,960 | 59.4 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Levi Ashcroft (BL) | $11,600 | 67.7 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Willie Rioli (PORT) | $6,640 | 54.3 | 8.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Fort (BL) | $11,810 | 75.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $8,780 | 75.7 | 8.6 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Lions vs Power Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jordon Sweet. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Connor Rozee is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Sam Day.
On the other hand, according to our model, Levi Ashcroft is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Lions 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 Lions vs Power Round 17 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 Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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