AFL Swans vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Week 1, 2024
Last updated: Sep 7, 2024, 4:32AM | Published: Aug 30, 2024, 1:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans vs Giants Finals Week 1 DFS contest commences at 3:20pm AEST on September 7, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Swans vs GWS GIANTS match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $16,910 | 117.6 | 7 |
| Value | Jack Buckley (GWS, DEF) | $7,220 | 58.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Callum Mills (SYD, DEF/MID) | $13,050 | 81.7 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Tom McCartin (SYD, DEF) | $6,000 | 46.8 | 7.8 |
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 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 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) | $16,910 | 117.6 | 7 |
| Value | Jack Buckley (GWS) | $7,220 | 58.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Callum Mills (SYD) | $13,050 | 81.7 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Dane Rampe (SYD) | $6,000 | 46.9 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Green (GWS) | $15,680 | 105 | 6.7 |
| Value | James Jordon (SYD) | $7,910 | 60.2 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Callum Mills (SYD) | $13,050 | 81.7 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Callan Ward (GWS) | $9,540 | 72.5 | 7.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $15,030 | 99.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Toby McMullin (GWS) | $6,130 | 47.4 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Jesse Hogan (GWS) | $11,960 | 77.8 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | James Jordon (SYD) | $7,910 | 60.2 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $13,510 | 95.3 | 7.1 |
| Value | Lachlan Keeffe (GWS) | $6,000 | 45 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Swans vs Giants Finals Week 1 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Buckley. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Tom McCartin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Callum Mills is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Swans vs Giants slate closes at 3:20pm AEST 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 Swans vs Giants Finals Week 1 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 Sydney Swans vs GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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