AFL Power vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 5, 2025
Last updated: Apr 9, 2025, 9:33AM | Published: Apr 9, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Hawks Round 5 DFS contest starts at 7:20pm AEST on April 13, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together 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 Port Adelaide vs Hawthorn match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT, MID) | $15,110 | 104.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Tom Barrass (HAW, DEF) | $6,000 | 54.7 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Blake Hardwick (HAW, FWD/DEF) | $11,140 | 63.7 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Tom Cochrane (PORT, FWD) | $6,000 | 50.4 | 8.4 |
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 | Karl Amon (HAW) | $13,450 | 86 | 6.4 |
| Value | Tom Barrass (HAW) | $6,000 | 54.7 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Blake Hardwick (HAW) | $11,140 | 63.7 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Esava Ratugolea (PORT) | $6,000 | 43.9 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Rozee (PORT) | $15,110 | 104.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Harry Morrison (HAW) | $9,760 | 71.4 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Zak Butters (PORT) | $14,910 | 91.9 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Mead (PORT) | $8,730 | 59.9 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $13,270 | 89.6 | 6.8 |
| Value | Tom Cochrane (PORT) | $6,000 | 50.4 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Blake Hardwick (HAW) | $11,140 | 63.7 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Joe Richards (PORT) | $8,670 | 62.9 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $13,080 | 86.3 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jordon Sweet (PORT) | $12,110 | 84.6 | 7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Power vs Hawks Round 5 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Barrass. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Connor Rozee 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 Tom Cochrane.
On the other hand, according to our model, Blake Hardwick is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Power vs Hawks slate closes at 7:20pm 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 Power vs Hawks 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 Port Adelaide vs Hawthorn prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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