AFL Giants vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2026
Last updated: Jun 18, 2026, 2:36PM | Published: Jun 17, 2026, 9:59AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Blues Round 15 DFS contest begins at 4:15pm AEST on June 20, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 15.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Carlton match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $15,790 | 108.3 | 6.9 |
| Value | Sam Taylor (GWS, DEF) | $6,850 | 57.1 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Brent Daniels (GWS, MID/FWD) | $12,420 | 77.5 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Conor Stone (GWS, DEF/MID) | $6,670 | 53.8 | 8.1 |
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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $15,790 | 108.3 | 6.9 |
| Value | Sam Taylor (GWS) | $6,850 | 57.1 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Oliver Florent (CARL) | $12,360 | 78.5 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Conor Stone (GWS) | $6,670 | 53.8 | 8.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Clayton Oliver (GWS) | $15,610 | 100.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | Conor Stone (GWS) | $6,670 | 53.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Brent Daniels (GWS) | $12,420 | 77.5 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Stephen Coniglio (GWS) | $9,370 | 66.3 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Greene (GWS) | $12,070 | 84.7 | 7 |
| Value | Jack Ison (CARL) | $6,160 | 46.9 | 7.6 |
| Fade | Brent Daniels (GWS) | $12,420 | 77.5 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Mitch McGovern (CARL) | $7,690 | 58 | 7.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $11,430 | 79.4 | 6.9 |
| Value | Leek Aleer (GWS) | $6,460 | 48.3 | 7.5 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Giants vs Blues Round 15 teams, consider starting with a value player like Sam Taylor. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachie Whitfield is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Conor Stone.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brent Daniels is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Giants vs Blues 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 Giants vs Blues Round 15 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 GWS GIANTS vs Carlton prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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