AFL Cats vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2026
Last updated: May 25, 2026, 3:16AM | Published: May 20, 2026, 9:48AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Cats vs Swans Round 11 DFS contest commences at 4:15pm AEST on May 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 11.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL, MID) | $16,970 | 121.6 | 7.2 |
| Value | Caiden Cleary (SYD, FWD/MID) | $6,180 | 51.2 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Tom McCartin (SYD, DEF) | $10,910 | 66 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Mark Blicavs (GEEL, RK/MID) | $9,600 | 73.4 | 7.6 |
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 | Max Holmes (GEEL) | $15,360 | 105.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Zach Guthrie (GEEL) | $9,710 | 71.2 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Tom McCartin (SYD) | $10,910 | 66 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Lewis Melican (SYD) | $6,000 | 42.5 | 7.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bailey Smith (GEEL) | $16,970 | 121.6 | 7.2 |
| Value | Caiden Cleary (SYD) | $6,180 | 51.2 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Justin McInerney (SYD) | $13,620 | 91.2 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Mark Blicavs (GEEL) | $9,600 | 73.4 | 7.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jeremy Cameron (GEEL) | $12,120 | 87.9 | 7.3 |
| Value | Caiden Cleary (SYD) | $6,180 | 51.2 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Tom Papley (SYD) | $10,440 | 69.6 | 6.7 |
| Cheapie | Malcolm Rosas (SYD) | $6,810 | 51.2 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $17,520 | 114.3 | 6.5 |
| Value | Mark Blicavs (GEEL) | $9,600 | 73.4 | 7.6 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Cats vs Swans Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Caiden Cleary. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Bailey Smith is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Mark Blicavs.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom McCartin is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Cats vs Swans slate closes at 4:15pm 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 Cats vs Swans Round 11 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 Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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