AFL Giants vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2026
Last updated: Jul 4, 2026, 2:40AM | Published: Jul 1, 2026, 9:40AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Dockers Round 17 DFS contest kicks off at 1:35pm AEST on July 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance 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 make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $15,790 | 105.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jack Ough (GWS, MID) | $6,000 | 55.2 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Luke Jackson (FRE, RK) | $16,500 | 103.5 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Sean Darcy (FRE, RK) | $6,940 | 62.7 | 9 |
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 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 | Sam Taylor (GWS) | $6,610 | 54.7 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Joe Fonti (GWS) | $11,340 | 74 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Conor Stone (GWS) | $6,380 | 51.4 | 8.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Clayton Oliver (GWS) | $15,490 | 103.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jack Ough (GWS) | $6,000 | 55.2 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $12,990 | 82.7 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Conor Stone (GWS) | $6,380 | 51.4 | 8.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Greene (GWS) | $12,720 | 84 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jake Stringer (GWS) | $7,590 | 57.3 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $12,990 | 82.7 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Voss (FRE) | $9,010 | 65.9 | 7.3 |
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 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Giants vs Dockers Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Ough. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Sean Darcy.
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 entering 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 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 Fremantle prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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