AFL Power vs Crows Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2025
Last updated: May 10, 2025, 9:33AM | Published: May 7, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Crows Round 9 DFS contest kicks off at 8:10pm AEST on May 10, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Port Adelaide vs Adelaide Crows match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL, MID) | $16,710 | 108.3 | 6.5 |
| Value | Dante Visentini (PORT, RK) | $6,910 | 61.9 | 9 |
| Fade | Alex Neal-Bullen (ADEL, FWD) | $11,700 | 71.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jeremy Finlayson (PORT, DEF/FWD) | $8,590 | 69.1 | 8 |
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 | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $15,390 | 103.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jeremy Finlayson (PORT) | $8,590 | 69.1 | 8 |
| Fade | Josh Worrell (ADEL) | $10,610 | 68.7 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Esava Ratugolea (PORT) | $6,000 | 47.3 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $16,710 | 108.3 | 6.5 |
| Value | Daniel Curtin (ADEL) | $7,000 | 53.5 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Zak Butters (PORT) | $16,080 | 99.9 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Luke Nankervis (ADEL) | $8,370 | 59.6 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Izak Rankine (ADEL) | $14,210 | 92 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jeremy Finlayson (PORT) | $8,590 | 69.1 | 8 |
| Fade | Alex Neal-Bullen (ADEL) | $11,700 | 71.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Ollie Lord (PORT) | $6,000 | 47.6 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reilly O'Brien (ADEL) | $12,280 | 87.5 | 7.1 |
| Value | Dante Visentini (PORT) | $6,910 | 61.9 | 9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Power vs Crows Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dante Visentini. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jordan Dawson 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 Jeremy Finlayson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Alex Neal-Bullen is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Power vs Crows slate closes at 8:10pm 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 Crows Round 9 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 Port Adelaide vs Adelaide Crows prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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