AFL Power vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2026
Last updated: Apr 25, 2026, 8:33AM | Published: Apr 22, 2026, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Cats Round 7 DFS contest kicks off at 6:36pm AEST on April 25, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Port Adelaide vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $17,650 | 123.2 | 7 |
| Value | Jack Watkins (PORT, MID) | $6,610 | 56.9 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Jordon Sweet (PORT, RK) | $13,070 | 79.2 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Dante Visentini (PORT, RK) | $6,750 | 57.4 | 8.5 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 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 | Tanner Bruhn (GEEL) | $13,020 | 86.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Lachie Jones (PORT) | $6,000 | 46 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Darcy Byrne-Jones (PORT) | $10,140 | 66.8 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Josh Lai (PORT) | $6,000 | 44.7 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $17,650 | 123.2 | 7 |
| Value | Jack Watkins (PORT) | $6,610 | 56.9 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Tanner Bruhn (GEEL) | $13,020 | 86.3 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Christian Moraes (PORT) | $6,540 | 54.9 | 8.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $13,830 | 93.5 | 6.8 |
| Value | Christian Moraes (PORT) | $6,540 | 54.9 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Shaun Mannagh (GEEL) | $10,750 | 75.1 | 7 |
| Cheapie | Corey Durdin (PORT) | $6,000 | 45.9 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $13,070 | 79.2 | 6.1 |
| Value | Dante Visentini (PORT) | $6,750 | 57.4 | 8.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Power vs Cats Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Watkins. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Dante Visentini.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jordon Sweet is one of the worst value options on the slate, 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 6:36pm 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 7 contest. 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 Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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