AFL Tigers vs Crows Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2025
Last updated: Jun 29, 2025, 4:32AM | Published: Jun 25, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Tigers vs Crows Round 16 DFS contest starts at 3:15pm AEST on June 29, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Richmond vs Adelaide Crows match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL, MID) | $17,150 | 108 | 6.3 |
| Value | Tom Lynch (RICH, FWD) | $6,880 | 55.4 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL, RK/FWD) | $12,950 | 76.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Rhyan Mansell (RICH, FWD) | $7,160 | 57.2 | 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Rory Laird (ADEL) | $14,600 | 89.6 | 6.1 |
| Value | Ben Miller (RICH) | $7,160 | 53.1 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Wayne Milera (ADEL) | $10,950 | 66.2 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Noah Balta (RICH) | $7,560 | 53.1 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $17,150 | 108 | 6.3 |
| Value | Tyler Sonsie (RICH) | $7,240 | 55.7 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Jacob Hopper (RICH) | $12,920 | 78.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Hugo Ralphsmith (RICH) | $8,640 | 55.6 | 6.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Izak Rankine (ADEL) | $13,750 | 83.6 | 6.1 |
| Value | Tom Lynch (RICH) | $6,880 | 55.4 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL) | $12,950 | 76.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Rhyan Mansell (RICH) | $7,160 | 57.2 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reilly O'Brien (ADEL) | $13,640 | 91.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jacob Blight (RICH) | $8,080 | 56.7 | 7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Tigers vs Crows Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Lynch. 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 Rhyan Mansell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Riley Thilthorpe is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Tigers vs Crows slate closes at 3:15pm 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 Tigers vs Crows Round 16 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Richmond vs Adelaide Crows prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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