AFL Power vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2026
Last updated: May 23, 2026, 8:41AM | Published: May 20, 2026, 9:49AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Blues Round 11 DFS contest starts at 7:35pm AEST on May 23, 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 a must 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 11.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Port Adelaide vs Carlton match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT, MID) | $16,900 | 112 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jack Watkins (PORT, MID) | $7,100 | 57 | 8 |
| Fade | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT, MID/FWD) | $13,750 | 87.6 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Todd Marshall (PORT, DEF) | $7,430 | 59.1 | 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 | Nic Newman (CARL) | $14,310 | 96.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Todd Marshall (PORT) | $7,430 | 59.1 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Oliver Florent (CARL) | $12,880 | 82.3 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Esava Ratugolea (PORT) | $6,000 | 47.1 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zak Butters (PORT) | $16,900 | 112 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jack Watkins (PORT) | $7,100 | 57 | 8 |
| Fade | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $13,750 | 87.6 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Christian Moraes (PORT) | $7,960 | 58.4 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $13,750 | 87.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Mitch McGovern (CARL) | $7,320 | 55.8 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Mitch Georgiades (PORT) | $10,080 | 69.6 | 6.9 |
| Cheapie | Will Hayward (CARL) | $9,220 | 69.9 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $12,150 | 81 | 6.7 |
| Value | Harry McKay (CARL) | $10,390 | 73 | 7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Power vs Blues Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Watkins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zak Butters is a strong option. If you're looking for 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, Jason Horne-Francis is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Power vs Blues 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 Power vs Blues Round 11 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Port Adelaide vs Carlton prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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