AFL Eagles vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2025
Last updated: Aug 20, 2025, 1:33PM | Published: Aug 20, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Eagles vs Swans Round 24 DFS contest kicks off at 7:35pm AEST on August 23, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the West Coast Eagles vs Sydney Swans match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD, RK) | $19,000 | 113.8 | 6 |
| Value | Jack Williams (WCE, FWD) | $6,000 | 58.5 | 9.8 |
| Fade | Liam Duggan (WCE, DEF) | $13,170 | 79.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Tom Gross (WCE, MID) | $6,000 | 55.9 | 9.3 |
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 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 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 | Nick Blakey (SYD) | $13,780 | 85.4 | 6.2 |
| Value | Caleb Mitchell (SYD) | $6,000 | 54.5 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Liam Duggan (WCE) | $13,170 | 79.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Riley Bice (SYD) | $8,020 | 71.2 | 8.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD) | $15,830 | 99 | 6.3 |
| Value | Tom Gross (WCE) | $6,000 | 55.9 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $15,930 | 96.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Lucca Grego (WCE) | $6,000 | 51 | 8.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Liam Baker (WCE) | $12,370 | 76 | 6.1 |
| Value | Jack Williams (WCE) | $6,000 | 58.5 | 9.8 |
| Fade | James Rowbottom (SYD) | $11,380 | 73.4 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Jobe Shanahan (WCE) | $6,000 | 53.1 | 8.8 |
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 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Eagles vs Swans Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Williams. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Brodie Grundy is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Tom Gross.
On the other hand, according to our model, Liam Duggan is one of the worst value options on the slate, 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 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 Sydney Swans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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