AFL Blues vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2025
Last updated: May 24, 2025, 2:33AM | Published: May 21, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Blues vs Giants Round 11 DFS contest begins at 12:35pm AEST on May 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 11.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Carlton 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) | $16,390 | 107.3 | 6.5 |
| Value | Jesse Motlop (CARL, FWD) | $6,000 | 48.4 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Callan Ward (GWS, MID) | $10,600 | 62.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Harvey Thomas (GWS, FWD) | $6,320 | 50.2 | 7.9 |
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 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) | $16,390 | 107.3 | 6.5 |
| Value | Lewis Young (CARL) | $7,320 | 55.2 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Harry Himmelberg (GWS) | $12,320 | 73.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Mitch McGovern (CARL) | $9,600 | 67.2 | 7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | George Hewett (CARL) | $15,150 | 98.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Toby Bedford (GWS) | $9,010 | 64.3 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Callan Ward (GWS) | $10,600 | 62.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Lachie Fogarty (CARL) | $7,530 | 52.3 | 6.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jesse Hogan (GWS) | $12,600 | 79.8 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jesse Motlop (CARL) | $6,000 | 48.4 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Toby Greene (GWS) | $11,940 | 74.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Harvey Thomas (GWS) | $6,320 | 50.2 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom De Koning (CARL) | $14,890 | 90.6 | 6.1 |
| Value | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $10,710 | 82.2 | 7.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Blues vs Giants Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jesse Motlop. 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 Harvey Thomas.
On the other hand, according to our model, Callan Ward 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 Blues vs Giants slate closes at 12:35pm 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 Blues vs Giants Round 11 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Carlton vs GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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