AFL Giants vs Lions Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2026
Last updated: May 21, 2026, 4:52PM | Published: May 20, 2026, 9:49AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Lions Round 11 DFS contest kicks off at 12:30pm AEST on May 24, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 11.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Brisbane Lions match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $16,340 | 106.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | James Leake (GWS, DEF) | $6,720 | 54.4 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Harvey Thomas (GWS, MID) | $11,230 | 74 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Toby McMullin (GWS, MID/FWD) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $16,340 | 106.8 | 6.5 |
| Value | James Leake (GWS) | $6,720 | 54.4 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Connor Idun (GWS) | $10,620 | 73.5 | 6.9 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Oliver (GWS) | $6,000 | 48.6 | 8.1 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Ash (GWS) | $15,200 | 106.2 | 7 |
| Value | Toby McMullin (GWS) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Harvey Thomas (GWS) | $11,230 | 74 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | James Tunstill (BL) | $6,000 | 47.2 | 7.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zac Bailey (BL) | $13,190 | 87.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Toby McMullin (GWS) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Toby Greene (GWS) | $11,640 | 83.7 | 7.2 |
| Cheapie | Brent Daniels (GWS) | $9,330 | 71.2 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $11,480 | 76.5 | 6.7 |
| Value | Darcy Fort (BL) | $9,150 | 66.6 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Giants vs Lions Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like James Leake. 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 Toby McMullin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Harvey Thomas 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 Lions slate closes at 12:30pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Lions Round 11 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 Brisbane Lions prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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