AFL Crows vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 22, 2026, 9:53AM | Published: Aug 19, 2026, 9:36AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Crows vs Giants Round 24 DFS contest begins at 8:10pm AEST on August 22, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Crows vs GWS GIANTS match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL, MID) | $16,820 | 113.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Toby McMullin (GWS, FWD) | $6,000 | 49.6 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Stephen Coniglio (GWS, MID/FWD) | $11,190 | 67.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Ben Keays (ADEL, FWD) | $8,200 | 63.7 | 7.8 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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) | $15,820 | 105.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Max Michalanney (ADEL) | $7,590 | 57.9 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Hugo Hall-Kahan (ADEL) | $10,470 | 67.8 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | James Borlase (ADEL) | $6,000 | 46 | 7.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $16,820 | 113.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Brayden Cook (ADEL) | $8,920 | 66.6 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Stephen Coniglio (GWS) | $11,190 | 67.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Cumming (ADEL) | $8,590 | 62.9 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Greene (GWS) | $12,690 | 90 | 7.1 |
| Value | Toby McMullin (GWS) | $6,000 | 49.6 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Stephen Coniglio (GWS) | $11,190 | 67.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Ben Keays (ADEL) | $8,200 | 63.7 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachlan McAndrew (ADEL) | $12,800 | 85.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $10,160 | 76.8 | 7.6 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Crows vs Giants Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Toby McMullin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jordan Dawson 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 Ben Keays.
On the other hand, according to our model, Stephen Coniglio is one of the lowest 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 Crows vs Giants slate closes at 8:10pm 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 Crows vs Giants Round 24 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 Adelaide Crows vs GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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