AFL Power vs Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2025
Last updated: Jul 12, 2025, 1:33AM | Published: Jul 9, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Eagles Round 18 DFS contest kicks off at 4:40pm AEST on July 13, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Port Adelaide vs West Coast Eagles match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT, DEF/MID) | $17,300 | 102.2 | 5.9 |
| Value | Matthew Owies (WCE, FWD) | $6,000 | 49 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Tom McCarthy (WCE, DEF) | $12,890 | 69.6 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Will Lorenz (PORT, FWD/MID) | $7,500 | 60.5 | 8.1 |
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) | $17,300 | 102.2 | 5.9 |
| Value | Tyrell Dewar (WCE) | $8,370 | 62.3 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Tom McCarthy (WCE) | $12,890 | 69.6 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Harry Edwards (WCE) | $6,000 | 42.9 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $17,300 | 102.2 | 5.9 |
| Value | Will Lorenz (PORT) | $7,500 | 60.5 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Travis Boak (PORT) | $12,530 | 70.1 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Hugh Jackson (PORT) | $7,500 | 60.2 | 8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $13,750 | 81.8 | 6 |
| Value | Matthew Owies (WCE) | $6,000 | 49 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Travis Boak (PORT) | $12,530 | 70.1 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Jobe Shanahan (WCE) | $6,650 | 53.8 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $12,280 | 77.8 | 6.3 |
| Value | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $8,290 | 65.9 | 7.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Power vs Eagles Round 18 teams, consider starting with a value player like Matthew Owies. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Connor Rozee 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 Will Lorenz.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom McCarthy 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 Eagles slate closes at 4:40pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Eagles Round 18 contest. 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 West Coast Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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