AFL Giants vs Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 4, 2025
Apr 2, 2025, 8:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Eagles Round 4 DFS contest begins at 1:10pm AEST on April 6, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 4.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs West Coast Eagles match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $17,170 | 108.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Conor Stone (GWS, DEF) | $6,000 | 57.2 | 9.5 |
| Fade | Finn Callaghan (GWS, MID) | $14,750 | 77.8 | 5.3 |
| Cheapie | Tom Gross (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 52.4 | 8.7 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $17,170 | 108.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Conor Stone (GWS) | $6,000 | 57.2 | 9.5 |
| Fade | Tom Cole (WCE) | $10,160 | 61.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Harry Edwards (WCE) | $6,000 | 42.1 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Green (GWS) | $15,910 | 98.1 | 6.2 |
| Value | Tom Gross (WCE) | $6,000 | 52.4 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Finn Callaghan (GWS) | $14,750 | 77.8 | 5.3 |
| Cheapie | Clay Hall (WCE) | $6,000 | 52.4 | 8.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brent Daniels (GWS) | $11,760 | 81.3 | 6.9 |
| Value | Lachlan Keeffe (GWS) | $7,550 | 57.6 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Jesse Hogan (GWS) | $13,110 | 79.1 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Archer Reid (WCE) | $6,000 | 45.5 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $14,720 | 92.4 | 6.3 |
| Value | Lachlan Keeffe (GWS) | $7,550 | 57.6 | 7.6 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Giants vs Eagles Round 4 teams, consider starting with a value player like Conor Stone. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachie Whitfield is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Tom Gross.
On the other hand, according to our model, Finn Callaghan 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 Giants vs Eagles slate closes at 1:10pm 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 Giants vs Eagles Round 4 slate. 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 GWS GIANTS vs West Coast Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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