AFL Dockers vs Crows Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2025
Last updated: Apr 25, 2025, 9:32AM | Published: Apr 23, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Crows Round 7 DFS contest kicks off at 8:10pm AEST on April 25, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs Adelaide Crows match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL, MID) | $16,700 | 110.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Oscar McDonald (FRE, RK) | $6,000 | 55.1 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE, FWD/MID) | $11,850 | 69.3 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Zac Taylor (ADEL, FWD/MID) | $6,760 | 54.5 | 8.1 |
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 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 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) | $13,230 | 91.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Alex Pearce (FRE) | $6,000 | 47.7 | 8 |
| Fade | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $13,300 | 88.8 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Heath Chapman (FRE) | $9,250 | 65.5 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $16,700 | 110.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Daniel Curtin (ADEL) | $6,760 | 54.6 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $11,850 | 69.3 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Zac Taylor (ADEL) | $6,760 | 54.5 | 8.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Izak Rankine (ADEL) | $13,510 | 89.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Daniel Curtin (ADEL) | $6,760 | 54.6 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $11,850 | 69.3 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Zac Taylor (ADEL) | $6,760 | 54.5 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reilly O'Brien (ADEL) | $12,300 | 88.8 | 7.2 |
| Value | Oscar McDonald (FRE) | $6,000 | 55.1 | 9.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Dockers vs Crows Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Oscar McDonald. 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 Zac Taylor.
On the other hand, according to our model, Shai Bolton is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Dockers vs Crows slate closes at 8:10pm AEST on Friday. 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 Dockers vs Crows Round 7 contest. 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 Fremantle vs Adelaide Crows prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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