AFL Crows vs Cats Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 5, 2025
Apr 9, 2025, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Crows vs Cats Round 5 DFS contest begins at 7:40pm AEST on April 10, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 5.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Crows vs Geelong Cats match-up to help you make the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL, MID) | $16,380 | 111.5 | 6.8 |
| Value | Mitch Knevitt (GEEL, MID) | $9,330 | 78.4 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Max Holmes (GEEL, MID) | $14,870 | 88.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Oisin Mullin (GEEL, DEF) | $6,490 | 49.2 | 7.6 |
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 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 | Rory Laird (ADEL) | $14,600 | 93.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Oisin Mullin (GEEL) | $6,490 | 49.2 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Mark Blicavs (GEEL) | $10,890 | 68.7 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Mark Keane (ADEL) | $6,630 | 49 | 7.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $16,380 | 111.5 | 6.8 |
| Value | Mitch Knevitt (GEEL) | $9,330 | 78.4 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Max Holmes (GEEL) | $14,870 | 88.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Mark O'Connor (GEEL) | $7,790 | 56.4 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gryan Miers (GEEL) | $13,900 | 88.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | Tyson Stengle (GEEL) | $8,050 | 57.8 | 7.2 |
| Fade | Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL) | $11,390 | 70.8 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Taylor Walker (ADEL) | $9,370 | 65.7 | 7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reilly O'Brien (ADEL) | $12,660 | 88.8 | 7 |
| Value | Rhys Stanley (GEEL) | $10,280 | 79.1 | 7.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Crows vs Cats Round 5 teams, consider starting with a value player like Mitch Knevitt. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jordan Dawson 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 Oisin Mullin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Max Holmes 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 Crows vs Cats slate closes at 7:40pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Crows vs Cats Round 5 slate. 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 Adelaide Crows vs Geelong Cats prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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