AFL Saints vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2026
Last updated: Jul 10, 2026, 2:39AM | Published: Jul 8, 2026, 9:45AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Saints vs Power Round 18 DFS contest begins at 1:15pm AEST on July 11, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St Kilda vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK, MID/DEF) | $16,940 | 113.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Tobie Travaglia (STK, DEF) | $6,370 | 53.3 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Rowan Marshall (STK, RK) | $15,730 | 84.2 | 5.4 |
| Cheapie | Angus Hastie (STK, DEF) | $6,620 | 51.3 | 7.8 |
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 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 | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $16,940 | 113.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Tobie Travaglia (STK) | $6,370 | 53.3 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Darcy Byrne-Jones (PORT) | $12,960 | 77.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Angus Hastie (STK) | $6,620 | 51.3 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) | $16,940 | 113.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jackson Mead (PORT) | $7,510 | 52.8 | 7 |
| Fade | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $10,840 | 67.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jack Lukosius (PORT) | $9,120 | 62.7 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $14,660 | 96.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Corey Durdin (PORT) | $7,000 | 50.9 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Mattaes Phillipou (STK) | $10,840 | 67.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Liam Henry (STK) | $6,720 | 48.5 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rowan Marshall (STK) | $15,730 | 84.2 | 5.4 |
| Value | Dante Visentini (PORT) | $6,000 | 46.3 | 7.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Saints vs Power Round 18 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tobie Travaglia. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera 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 Angus Hastie.
On the other hand, according to our model, Rowan Marshall is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Saints vs Power 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 Saints vs Power Round 18 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full St Kilda vs Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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