AFL Hawks vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2025
Mar 26, 2025, 8:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Giants Round 3 DFS contest kicks off at 7:35pm AEDT on March 29, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 3.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Hawthorn vs GWS GIANTS match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $17,340 | 107.6 | 6.2 |
| Value | Conor Stone (GWS, DEF) | $6,000 | 56 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Finn Callaghan (GWS, MID) | $14,480 | 80.6 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Keeffe (GWS, RK/FWD) | $7,800 | 58.7 | 7.5 |
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're 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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $17,340 | 107.6 | 6.2 |
| Value | Conor Stone (GWS) | $6,000 | 56 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Blake Hardwick (HAW) | $10,600 | 59.9 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Tom Barrass (HAW) | $7,810 | 57.3 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Green (GWS) | $15,640 | 99.8 | 6.4 |
| Value | Harry Morrison (HAW) | $9,880 | 72.3 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Finn Callaghan (GWS) | $14,480 | 80.6 | 5.6 |
| Cheapie | Toby Bedford (GWS) | $9,850 | 63.9 | 6.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $13,670 | 85.3 | 6.2 |
| Value | Lachlan Keeffe (GWS) | $7,800 | 58.7 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Blake Hardwick (HAW) | $10,600 | 59.9 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Xavier O'Halloran (GWS) | $6,530 | 48.3 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $13,900 | 93.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Lachlan Keeffe (GWS) | $7,800 | 58.7 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Hawks vs Giants Round 3 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 seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Lachlan Keeffe.
On the other hand, according to our model, Finn Callaghan is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Hawks vs Giants slate closes at 7:35pm AEDT 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 Hawks vs Giants Round 3 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 Hawthorn vs GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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