AFL Eagles vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2026
Last updated: May 17, 2026, 7:35AM | Published: May 13, 2026, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Giants Round 10 DFS contest kicks off at 6:15pm AEST on May 17, 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 crucial 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 10.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs GWS GIANTS match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $17,240 | 112 | 6.5 |
| Value | Harrison Oliver (GWS, DEF) | $6,000 | 48.3 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Milan Murdock (WCE, FWD/MID) | $11,790 | 69.4 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | James Leake (GWS, DEF) | $6,880 | 54.7 | 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'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 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) | $17,240 | 112 | 6.5 |
| Value | Harrison Oliver (GWS) | $6,000 | 48.3 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Connor Idun (GWS) | $12,450 | 73.6 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | James Leake (GWS) | $6,880 | 54.7 | 8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Ash (GWS) | $16,110 | 106.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Stephen Coniglio (GWS) | $9,350 | 68.4 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Milan Murdock (WCE) | $11,790 | 69.4 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Jack Hutchinson (WCE) | $7,360 | 48.8 | 6.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Greene (GWS) | $13,200 | 88.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Brent Daniels (GWS) | $10,530 | 74.4 | 7.1 |
| Fade | Milan Murdock (WCE) | $11,790 | 69.4 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Max Gruzewski (GWS) | $6,000 | 42.5 | 7.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $11,210 | 74.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $9,470 | 66.8 | 7.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Eagles vs Giants Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Harrison Oliver. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including James Leake.
On the other hand, according to our model, Milan Murdock is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Eagles vs Giants slate closes at 6:15pm 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 Eagles vs Giants Round 10 slate. 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 West Coast Eagles vs GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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