AFL Power vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2026
Last updated: Jul 18, 2026, 2:36AM | Published: Jul 15, 2026, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Dockers Round 19 DFS contest kicks off at 1:15pm AEST on July 18, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Port Adelaide vs Fremantle match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE, RK) | $15,540 | 100 | 6.4 |
| Value | Miles Bergman (PORT, DEF) | $9,110 | 73.2 | 8 |
| Fade | Joe Richards (PORT, MID/FWD) | $11,760 | 73.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Dante Visentini (PORT, RK) | $6,230 | 47.1 | 7.6 |
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 | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $11,300 | 82.5 | 7.3 |
| Value | Miles Bergman (PORT) | $9,110 | 73.2 | 8 |
| Fade | Darcy Byrne-Jones (PORT) | $12,060 | 77.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (PORT) | $6,310 | 45.2 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $14,500 | 98.7 | 6.8 |
| Value | Hayden Young (FRE) | $10,870 | 80 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Joe Richards (PORT) | $11,760 | 73.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jaeger O'Meara (FRE) | $8,360 | 60.5 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Murphy Reid (FRE) | $12,570 | 83.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jackson Mead (PORT) | $7,130 | 51.7 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Patrick Voss (FRE) | $10,330 | 64.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Todd Marshall (PORT) | $7,220 | 51.5 | 7.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $15,540 | 100 | 6.4 |
| Value | Dante Visentini (PORT) | $6,230 | 47.1 | 7.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Power vs Dockers Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Miles Bergman. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luke Jackson 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 Dante Visentini.
On the other hand, according to our model, Joe Richards is one of the lowest 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 Dockers slate closes at 1:15pm 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 Dockers Round 19 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 Fremantle prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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