AFL Power vs Kangaroos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2025
Last updated: Apr 26, 2025, 12:32AM | Published: Apr 23, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Kangaroos Round 7 DFS contest commences at 4:15pm AEST on April 26, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Port Adelaide vs North Melbourne match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $16,050 | 105 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jeremy Finlayson (PORT, DEF) | $8,650 | 70.2 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Zak Butters (PORT, MID) | $15,900 | 96.2 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Riley Hardeman (NMFC, DEF) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
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 refer to 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) | $15,960 | 104.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jeremy Finlayson (PORT) | $8,650 | 70.2 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Colby McKercher (NMFC) | $10,530 | 67.3 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Riley Hardeman (NMFC) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $16,050 | 105 | 6.5 |
| Value | Luke Parker (NMFC) | $11,520 | 80.3 | 7 |
| Fade | Zak Butters (PORT) | $15,900 | 96.2 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Mead (PORT) | $8,140 | 57.1 | 7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jason Horne-Francis (PORT) | $13,980 | 91.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Joe Berry (PORT) | $6,000 | 46.9 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Mitch Georgiades (PORT) | $11,200 | 69.8 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $7,790 | 58.1 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $16,240 | 104.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $7,790 | 58.1 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Power vs Kangaroos Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jeremy Finlayson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Sheezel is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Riley Hardeman.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zak Butters is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Power vs Kangaroos slate closes at 4:15pm AEST 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 Power vs Kangaroos Round 7 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 Port Adelaide vs North Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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