AFL Power vs Kangaroos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2026
Last updated: Jul 4, 2026, 11:41AM | Published: Jul 1, 2026, 9:39AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Kangaroos Round 17 DFS contest kicks off at 4:40pm AEST on July 5, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Port Adelaide vs North Melbourne match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $16,650 | 118.4 | 7.1 |
| Value | Dante Visentini (PORT, RK) | $6,000 | 49.2 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Finn O'Sullivan (NMFC, MID) | $12,120 | 71.7 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Aidan Corr (NMFC, DEF) | $6,000 | 46.5 | 7.7 |
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'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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options highlight 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 | Luke Parker (NMFC) | $14,220 | 96.5 | 6.8 |
| Value | Aidan Corr (NMFC) | $6,000 | 46.5 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Darcy Byrne-Jones (PORT) | $11,560 | 74.2 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (PORT) | $6,150 | 47.7 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $16,650 | 118.4 | 7.1 |
| Value | Ollie Wines (PORT) | $11,220 | 82.3 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Finn O'Sullivan (NMFC) | $12,120 | 71.7 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Tom Blamires (NMFC) | $9,260 | 66.5 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $14,720 | 96.8 | 6.6 |
| Value | Xavier Bamert (PORT) | $6,530 | 47.9 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Joe Richards (PORT) | $11,930 | 74.7 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $8,300 | 60.8 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $15,060 | 101.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Dante Visentini (PORT) | $6,000 | 49.2 | 8.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Power vs Kangaroos Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dante Visentini. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Sheezel is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Aidan Corr.
On the other hand, according to our model, Finn O'Sullivan 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 Kangaroos 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 Kangaroos Round 17 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 North Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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