AFL Giants vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2025
Last updated: Apr 26, 2025, 9:32AM | Published: Apr 23, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Bulldogs Round 7 DFS contest starts at 7:36pm AEST on April 26, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Western Bulldogs match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $16,570 | 111.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jedd Busslinger (WB, DEF) | $6,000 | 61.4 | 10.2 |
| Fade | Jason Johannisen (WB, DEF) | $12,510 | 73.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Conor Stone (GWS, DEF) | $6,000 | 54.8 | 9.1 |
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 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) | $16,570 | 111.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jedd Busslinger (WB) | $6,000 | 61.4 | 10.2 |
| Fade | Jason Johannisen (WB) | $12,510 | 73.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Conor Stone (GWS) | $6,000 | 54.8 | 9.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Bontempelli (WB) | $15,970 | 102.9 | 6.4 |
| Value | Jake Stringer (GWS) | $7,970 | 59 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Finn Callaghan (GWS) | $13,070 | 79.7 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Wehr (GWS) | $8,490 | 61.3 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Greene (GWS) | $12,100 | 82.9 | 6.9 |
| Value | Aaron Cadman (GWS) | $6,000 | 53.4 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Jesse Hogan (GWS) | $12,080 | 78.6 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Xavier O'Halloran (GWS) | $6,000 | 47.5 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $14,220 | 97.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $12,780 | 88.4 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Giants vs Bulldogs Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jedd Busslinger. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Conor Stone.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jason Johannisen 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 Giants vs Bulldogs slate closes at 7:36pm 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 Bulldogs Round 7 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 Western Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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