AFL Power vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2025
Last updated: Jun 26, 2025, 9:32AM | Published: Jun 25, 2025, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Blues Round 16 DFS contest kicks off at 7:33pm AEST on June 26, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 16.
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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 picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT, DEF/MID) | $16,010 | 102.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Hugh Jackson (PORT, MID) | $6,000 | 60.8 | 10.1 |
| Fade | Willem Drew (PORT, MID) | $12,660 | 75.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Billy Wilson (CARL, MID/DEF) | $6,000 | 54.8 | 9.1 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $16,010 | 102.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Billy Wilson (CARL) | $6,000 | 54.8 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Adam Saad (CARL) | $11,180 | 68.5 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Boyd (CARL) | $7,570 | 56.2 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $16,010 | 102.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Hugh Jackson (PORT) | $6,000 | 60.8 | 10.1 |
| Fade | Willem Drew (PORT) | $12,660 | 75.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Billy Wilson (CARL) | $6,000 | 54.8 | 9.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $12,970 | 83.9 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jesse Motlop (CARL) | $6,350 | 53.4 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Travis Boak (PORT) | $10,800 | 67.2 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Lewis Young (CARL) | $6,970 | 52.4 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $13,860 | 91.7 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $8,930 | 72.9 | 8.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Power vs Blues Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Hugh Jackson. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Billy Wilson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Willem Drew is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Power vs Blues slate closes at 7:33pm AEST on Thursday. 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 16 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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