AFL Magpies vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 5, 2025
Apr 9, 2025, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Magpies vs Swans Round 5 DFS contest begins at 7:40pm AEST on April 11, 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 5.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Collingwood vs Sydney Swans match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL, RK) | $15,590 | 102 | 6.5 |
| Value | Joel Hamling (SYD, DEF) | $6,000 | 49.3 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Jack Crisp (COLL, MID/DEF) | $12,960 | 74.5 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Tom Hanily (SYD, FWD) | $6,470 | 49.5 | 7.7 |
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 | Josh Daicos (COLL) | $15,260 | 95 | 6.2 |
| Value | Joel Hamling (SYD) | $6,000 | 49.3 | 8.2 |
| Fade | Jack Crisp (COLL) | $12,960 | 74.5 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Tom McCartin (SYD) | $6,940 | 52.3 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Daicos (COLL) | $15,990 | 100.6 | 6.3 |
| Value | Corey Warner (SYD) | $7,450 | 55.8 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Jack Crisp (COLL) | $12,960 | 74.5 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Caiden Cleary (SYD) | $7,450 | 54.6 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chad Warner (SYD) | $13,330 | 84.9 | 6.4 |
| Value | Tom Hanily (SYD) | $6,470 | 49.5 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Patrick Lipinski (COLL) | $10,720 | 72.2 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Hayden McLean (SYD) | $8,280 | 62.1 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Cameron (COLL) | $15,590 | 102 | 6.5 |
| Value | Hayden McLean (SYD) | $8,280 | 62.1 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Magpies vs Swans Round 5 teams, consider starting with a value player like Joel Hamling. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Darcy Cameron 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 Tom Hanily.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jack Crisp 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 Magpies vs Swans slate closes at 7:40pm AEST on Friday. 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 Magpies vs Swans Round 5 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 Collingwood vs Sydney Swans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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