AFL Bulldogs vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2026
Last updated: Apr 23, 2026, 8:33AM | Published: Apr 22, 2026, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Bulldogs vs Swans Round 7 DFS contest kicks off at 7:30pm AEST on April 23, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans match-up to help you make the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD, RK) | $18,400 | 114.5 | 6.2 |
| Value | Billy Cootee (SYD, MID) | $6,000 | 49.9 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Adam Treloar (WB, MID) | $14,130 | 85.9 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jake Lloyd (SYD, MID/FWD) | $8,920 | 70.1 | 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'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 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 | Callum Mills (SYD) | $13,200 | 89.7 | 6.8 |
| Value | Jedd Busslinger (WB) | $6,000 | 46.2 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Riley Bice (SYD) | $11,760 | 74.8 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Buku Khamis (WB) | $6,160 | 47.2 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $15,840 | 106.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Billy Cootee (SYD) | $6,000 | 49.9 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Adam Treloar (WB) | $14,130 | 85.9 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jake Lloyd (SYD) | $8,920 | 70.1 | 7.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chad Warner (SYD) | $12,430 | 86.6 | 7 |
| Value | Jake Lloyd (SYD) | $8,920 | 70.1 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Tom Papley (SYD) | $11,180 | 71.1 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Hynes (WB) | $6,000 | 47 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $18,400 | 114.5 | 6.2 |
| Value | Louis Emmett (WB) | $6,000 | 44.9 | 7.5 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Bulldogs vs Swans Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Billy Cootee. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Brodie Grundy is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jake Lloyd.
On the other hand, according to our model, Adam Treloar is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Bulldogs vs Swans slate closes at 7:30pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Bulldogs vs Swans Round 7 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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