Draftstars Australia’s AFL Cats vs Power Round 21 DFS contest begins at 3:15pm AEST on August 3, 2025, 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars’ AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 21.

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Cheat Sheet and Projections

We’ve reviewed players from each team in the Geelong Cats vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday’s slate.

Selection
Player
Salary
Proj. Pts
Pts/$1K

Stud
Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID)
$17,780
109.7
6.2

Value
Joe Pike (GEEL, RK)
$6,000
58
9.7

Fade
Ivan Soldo (PORT, RK)
$10,830
62.1
5.7

Cheapie
Hugh Jackson (PORT, MID/FWD)
$6,000
55.6
9.3

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 are 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
Connor Rozee (PORT)
$15,260
97.4
6.4

Value
Mitch Duncan (GEEL)
$8,250
71.6
8.7

Fade
Miles Bergman (PORT)
$12,230
74.9
6.1

Cheapie
Logan Evans (PORT)
$7,320
57
7.8

MID (Midfielder)

Selection
Salary
Salary
Proj. Pts
Pts/$1K

Stud
Bailey Smith (GEEL)
$17,780
109.7
6.2

Value
Hugh Jackson (PORT)
$6,000
55.6
9.3

Fade
Miles Bergman (PORT)
$12,230
74.9
6.1

Cheapie
Xavier Ivisic (GEEL)
$6,000
55
9.2

FWD (Forward)

Selection
Player
Salary
Proj. Pts
Pts/$1K

Stud
Gryan Miers (GEEL)
$14,770
93.7
6.3

Value
Hugh Jackson (PORT)
$6,000
55.6
9.3

Fade
Joe Richards (PORT)
$10,580
64.6
6.1

Cheapie
Jack Whitlock (PORT)
$6,000
55.2
9.2

RK (Ruckman)

Selection
Player
Salary
Proj. Pts
Pts/$1K

Stud
Jordon Sweet (PORT)
$13,080
84.7
6.5

Value
Joe Pike (GEEL)
$6,000
58
9.7

Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.

Conclusion

In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Cats vs Power Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Joe Pike. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Bailey Smith is a strong option. If you’re seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Hugh Jackson.

On the other hand, according to our model, Ivan Soldo is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.

Ready to go? Draftstars’ AFL Cats vs Power 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 Cats vs Power Round 21 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 Geelong Cats vs Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.

 

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