AFL Power vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2025
Last updated: May 16, 2025, 4:33AM | Published: May 14, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Cats Round 10 DFS contest begins at 4:15pm AEST on May 17, 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 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 10.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Port Adelaide vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $16,920 | 106.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jeremy Finlayson (PORT, FWD) | $7,390 | 67.6 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Mark Blicavs (GEEL, RK) | $12,040 | 71.3 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Oliver Henry (GEEL, FWD) | $6,000 | 48.7 | 8.1 |
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 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $15,750 | 104.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $6,000 | 46.3 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Mitch Duncan (GEEL) | $11,370 | 69 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Esava Ratugolea (PORT) | $6,000 | 45 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $16,920 | 106.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $6,000 | 46.3 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Shaun Mannagh (GEEL) | $13,020 | 78.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Christian Moraes (PORT) | $7,350 | 52.8 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $14,050 | 89.4 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jeremy Finlayson (PORT) | $7,390 | 67.6 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Shaun Mannagh (GEEL) | $13,020 | 78.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Oliver Henry (GEEL) | $6,000 | 48.7 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mark Blicavs (GEEL) | $12,040 | 71.3 | 5.9 |
| Value | Dante Visentini (PORT) | $8,140 | 62.1 | 7.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Power vs Cats Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jeremy Finlayson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Bailey Smith 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 Oliver Henry.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mark Blicavs is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Power vs Cats slate closes at 4:15pm 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 Cats Round 10 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Port Adelaide vs Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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