AFL Magpies vs Power Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 1, 2025
Mar 12, 2025, 8:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Magpies vs Power Round 1 DFS contest begins at 7:35pm AEDT on March 15, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 1.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Collingwood vs Port Adelaide match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL, RK) | $15,320 | 102.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Tim Membrey (COLL, FWD) | $8,070 | 64.4 | 8 |
| Fade | Harry Perryman (COLL, DEF/MID) | $13,020 | 77.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Lipinski (COLL, FWD/MID) | $9,580 | 73.3 | 7.6 |
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 | Josh Daicos (COLL) | $14,380 | 98.2 | 6.8 |
| Value | Reef McInnes (COLL) | $6,450 | 49 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Harry Perryman (COLL) | $13,020 | 77.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Brayden Maynard (COLL) | $8,780 | 62.5 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $15,190 | 102.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Patrick Lipinski (COLL) | $9,580 | 73.3 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Harry Perryman (COLL) | $13,020 | 77.6 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Ned Long (COLL) | $7,090 | 50.8 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $14,210 | 89.3 | 6.3 |
| Value | Tim Membrey (COLL) | $8,070 | 64.4 | 8 |
| Fade | Travis Boak (PORT) | $11,390 | 68.5 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Lipinski (COLL) | $9,580 | 73.3 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $15,320 | 102.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $12,030 | 85 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Magpies vs Power Round 1 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tim Membrey. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Darcy Cameron is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Patrick Lipinski.
On the other hand, according to our model, Harry Perryman is one of the lowest 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 Magpies vs Power slate closes at 7:35pm AEDT 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 Magpies vs Power Round 1 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Collingwood vs Port Adelaide prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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