AFL Giants vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2026
Last updated: Jul 1, 2026, 5:43PM | Published: Jul 1, 2026, 9:40AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Dockers Round 17 DFS contest begins at 1:35pm AEST on July 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Fremantle match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $15,790 | 105.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Adam Sweid (FRE, MID/FWD) | $6,000 | 55.7 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Luke Jackson (FRE, RK) | $16,500 | 103.5 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jack Ough (GWS, MID) | $6,000 | 55.2 | 9.2 |
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'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 | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $15,790 | 105.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Finnegan Davis (GWS) | $6,000 | 52.7 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Corey Wagner (FRE) | $10,260 | 66.3 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | James Leake (GWS) | $6,200 | 53.9 | 8.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Clayton Oliver (GWS) | $15,490 | 103.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Adam Sweid (FRE) | $6,000 | 55.7 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $12,990 | 82.7 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Ough (GWS) | $6,000 | 55.2 | 9.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Greene (GWS) | $12,720 | 84 | 6.6 |
| Value | Adam Sweid (FRE) | $6,000 | 55.7 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $12,990 | 82.7 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Toby McMullin (GWS) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luke Jackson (FRE) | $16,500 | 103.5 | 6.3 |
| Value | Sean Darcy (FRE) | $6,940 | 62.7 | 9 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Giants vs Dockers Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Adam Sweid. 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 Jack Ough.
On the other hand, according to our model, Luke Jackson is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Giants vs Dockers slate closes at 1:35pm 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 Giants vs Dockers Round 17 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 Fremantle prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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