AFL Dockers vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 2, 2025
Mar 19, 2025, 8:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Dockers vs Swans Round 2 DFS contest starts at 6:10pm AEDT on March 23, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 2.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Fremantle vs Sydney Swans match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $16,600 | 106 | 6.4 |
| Value | Neil Erasmus (FRE, FWD/MID) | $7,240 | 76 | 10.5 |
| Fade | Nick Blakey (SYD, DEF) | $12,930 | 77.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Riley Bice (SYD, DEF) | $6,000 | 59.8 | 10 |
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 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 | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $14,690 | 91.6 | 6.2 |
| Value | Riley Bice (SYD) | $6,000 | 59.8 | 10 |
| Fade | Nick Blakey (SYD) | $12,930 | 77.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Joel Hamling (SYD) | $6,000 | 52.5 | 8.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $16,600 | 106 | 6.4 |
| Value | Neil Erasmus (FRE) | $7,240 | 76 | 10.5 |
| Fade | Jeremy Sharp (FRE) | $10,490 | 65.2 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Corey Warner (SYD) | $6,000 | 56 | 9.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $13,120 | 79 | 6 |
| Value | Neil Erasmus (FRE) | $7,240 | 76 | 10.5 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $10,160 | 63.4 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Corey Warner (SYD) | $6,000 | 56 | 9.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $13,100 | 85.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Hayden McLean (SYD) | $9,600 | 66 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Dockers vs Swans Round 2 teams, consider starting with a value player like Neil Erasmus. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Andrew Brayshaw is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Riley Bice.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nick Blakey is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Dockers vs Swans slate closes at 6:10pm AEDT 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 Dockers vs Swans Round 2 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 Fremantle vs Sydney Swans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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