FootyBets.aiFriday Night Fantasy Fire: Demolish the Round 9 DraftStars Slate
Friday night footy is delivering a massive double-header for Round 9, featuring a heavyweight clash between the Lions and Blues at the Gabba, while Port Adelaide hosts the Western Bulldogs over at Adelaide Oval. Expect plenty of fireworks, high-scoring midfield battles, and serious fantasy points on offer across both prime-time contests.
The FootyBets.ai algorithm has crunched the numbers, and Port Adelaide players are dominating the optimal projections. Here are the most heavily selected players you need to build around tonight:
- Kane Farrell (Port Adelaide, DEF): An absolute lock, appearing in all 10 of our optimal lineups. Expect him to feast on uncontested marks and rebound 50s with that lethal left boot.
- Jason Horne-Francis (Port Adelaide, FWD): The ultimate DraftStars cheat code. Getting a pure midfield bull with forward eligibility is fantasy gold, and at a projected 102.9 points, he’s tipped to tear the Dogs apart at the stoppages.
- Joe Richards (Port Adelaide, FWD): Also sweeping the board in every lineup. The crafty forward provides serious pressure numbers, tackle points, and goal-scoring upside at Adelaide Oval.
- Lachlan Smith (Western Bulldogs, RUC): Featuring in 80% of our builds. He's primed to get his hands dirty in the engine room, racking up hitouts and tackles against Port's ruck brigade.
- Jase Burgoyne (Port Adelaide, MID): Popping up in 8 out of 10 builds. His outside run and carry make him an absolute magnet for uncontested possessions linking up on the wing.
- Cam Rayner (Brisbane Lions, MID): Featuring 7 times, Rayner is tipped to explode under the Friday night lights at the Gabba. His powerful burst out of the pack and scoreboard impact give him a massive ceiling.
Position-by-Position Quick Tips
- RUC: Lachlan Smith is the algorithm's top dog for this slate, giving you a brilliant floor of hitouts. If you want a cheeky Point of Difference (POD), look to Port's Jordon Sweet for massive upside.
- DEF: It's a Power party down back. Anchor your defence with Farrell's elite ball use, and plug in Lachie Jones for his gritty, high-floor tackling pressure.
- MID: Jase Burgoyne provides brilliant structural balance on the outside, freeing you up to jam in elite, proven ball-winners like Patrick Cripps, Lachie Neale, or Sam Walsh.
- FWD: Don't overthink it—lock in Horne-Francis. Back him up with Joe Richards to complete a high-octane forward line.
Ready to build a monster team and take out the major prize? Check out our AI-generated Top 10 optimal lineups below and get ready to climb the leaderboard!