AFL Eagles vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2025
Last updated: Aug 23, 2025, 9:32AM | Published: Aug 20, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Swans Round 24 DFS contest begins at 7:35pm AEST on August 23, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Sydney Swans match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD, RK) | $19,000 | 113.8 | 6 |
| Value | Jobe Shanahan (WCE, FWD) | $6,000 | 53.1 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Isaac Heeney (SYD, MID) | $15,930 | 96.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jack Buller (SYD, FWD) | $6,000 | 51.2 | 8.5 |
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 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 | Nick Blakey (SYD) | $13,780 | 85.4 | 6.2 |
| Value | Lewis Melican (SYD) | $6,000 | 47 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Callum Mills (SYD) | $13,900 | 85.4 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Dane Rampe (SYD) | $8,060 | 59.2 | 7.3 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD) | $15,830 | 99 | 6.3 |
| Value | Lucca Grego (WCE) | $6,000 | 51 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $15,930 | 96.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Hamish Davis (WCE) | $6,000 | 47 | 7.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Liam Baker (WCE) | $12,370 | 76 | 6.1 |
| Value | Jobe Shanahan (WCE) | $6,000 | 53.1 | 8.8 |
| Fade | James Rowbottom (SYD) | $11,380 | 73.4 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Jack Buller (SYD) | $6,000 | 51.2 | 8.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $19,000 | 113.8 | 6 |
| Value | Bailey J. Williams (WCE) | $7,790 | 58.3 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Eagles vs Swans Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jobe Shanahan. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Jack Buller.
On the other hand, according to our model, Isaac Heeney is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Eagles vs Swans slate closes at 7:35pm 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 Eagles vs Swans Round 24 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 West Coast Eagles vs Sydney Swans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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