AFL Bombers vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2026
Last updated: Jul 19, 2026, 5:45AM | Published: Jul 15, 2026, 9:39AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bombers vs Giants Round 19 DFS contest begins at 4:40pm AEST on July 19, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Essendon vs GWS GIANTS match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $15,350 | 105.5 | 6.9 |
| Value | Jack Ough (GWS, MID) | $6,000 | 56 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Aaron Cadman (GWS, FWD) | $10,270 | 62 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Harry Rowston (GWS, MID) | $8,720 | 67.4 | 7.7 |
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 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) | $15,350 | 105.5 | 6.9 |
| Value | Sam Taylor (GWS) | $7,420 | 56.7 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Harry Himmelberg (GWS) | $11,620 | 71.3 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Ridley (ESS) | $9,990 | 75.8 | 7.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach Merrett (ESS) | $15,110 | 104.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Jack Ough (GWS) | $6,000 | 56 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Clayton Oliver (GWS) | $16,920 | 103.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Harry Rowston (GWS) | $8,720 | 67.4 | 7.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Greene (GWS) | $14,450 | 90.8 | 6.3 |
| Value | Stephen Coniglio (GWS) | $7,780 | 59.9 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Aaron Cadman (GWS) | $10,270 | 62 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Riley Hamilton (GWS) | $6,000 | 42.1 | 7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Wright (ESS) | $11,340 | 71.3 | 6.3 |
| Value | Nick Bryan (ESS) | $8,400 | 62.6 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Bombers vs Giants Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Ough. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachie Whitfield is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Harry Rowston.
On the other hand, according to our model, Aaron Cadman is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Bombers vs Giants slate closes at 4:40pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Bombers vs Giants Round 19 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 Essendon vs GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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