AFL Giants vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2026
Last updated: Jun 20, 2026, 5:39AM | 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 make 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 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 find 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 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 | 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 looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Conor Stone.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brent Daniels is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together 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 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management 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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