AFL Lions vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2026
Last updated: Jul 22, 2026, 8:44PM | Published: Jul 22, 2026, 9:52AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Lions vs Power Round 20 DFS contest begins at 1:10pm AEST on July 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Will Ashcroft (BL, MID) | $15,980 | 110 | 6.9 |
| Value | Will Brodie (PORT, MID) | $6,000 | 66.7 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Cam Rayner (BL, MID/FWD) | $11,750 | 71.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Will Lorenz (PORT, MID) | $6,050 | 59.3 | 9.8 |
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 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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $14,410 | 104.4 | 7.2 |
| Value | Luke Beecken (BL) | $6,000 | 53.4 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Ryan Lester (BL) | $10,950 | 67.6 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Shadeau Brain (BL) | $6,340 | 48.8 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Will Ashcroft (BL) | $15,980 | 110 | 6.9 |
| Value | Will Brodie (PORT) | $6,000 | 66.7 | 11.1 |
| Fade | Cam Rayner (BL) | $11,750 | 71.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Will Lorenz (PORT) | $6,050 | 59.3 | 9.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $14,150 | 96 | 6.8 |
| Value | Tai Hayes (BL) | $6,000 | 48.5 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Cam Rayner (BL) | $11,750 | 71.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Tom Cochrane (PORT) | $6,000 | 46 | 7.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $11,590 | 78.9 | 6.8 |
| Value | Henry Smith (BL) | $6,000 | 50.7 | 8.5 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Lions vs Power Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Will Brodie. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Will Ashcroft is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Will Lorenz.
On the other hand, according to our model, Cam Rayner is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Lions vs Power slate closes at 1:10pm AEST 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 Lions vs Power Round 20 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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