AFL Kangaroos vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 4, 2025
Apr 2, 2025, 8:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Kangaroos vs Swans Round 4 DFS contest starts at 7:35pm AEDT on April 5, 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 build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 4.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the North Melbourne vs Sydney Swans match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC, RK) | $17,190 | 112.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Caiden Cleary (SYD, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 53.9 | 9 |
| Fade | Nick Blakey (SYD, DEF) | $12,780 | 78 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Angus Sheldrick (SYD, MID) | $7,820 | 68.8 | 8.8 |
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'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 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 | Caleb Daniel (NMFC) | $13,990 | 95.4 | 6.8 |
| Value | Joel Hamling (SYD) | $6,000 | 51.6 | 8.6 |
| Fade | Nick Blakey (SYD) | $12,780 | 78 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Riley Bice (SYD) | $7,080 | 60.2 | 8.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,850 | 108.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Caiden Cleary (SYD) | $6,000 | 53.9 | 9 |
| Fade | Jake Lloyd (SYD) | $13,110 | 81.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Angus Sheldrick (SYD) | $7,820 | 68.8 | 8.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Parker (NMFC) | $11,020 | 75.5 | 6.9 |
| Value | Caiden Cleary (SYD) | $6,000 | 53.9 | 9 |
| Fade | Cameron Zurhaar (NMFC) | $10,860 | 68.9 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Tom Hanily (SYD) | $6,000 | 47.4 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $17,190 | 112.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $8,850 | 63.1 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Kangaroos vs Swans Round 4 teams, consider starting with a value player like Caiden Cleary. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tristan Xerri is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Angus Sheldrick.
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 putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Kangaroos vs Swans 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 Kangaroos vs Swans 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 North Melbourne vs Sydney Swans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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