AFL Giants vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 22, 2026
Last updated: Aug 6, 2026, 8:51PM | Published: Aug 5, 2026, 9:52AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Suns Round 22 DFS contest begins at 1:10pm AEST on August 9, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 22.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $15,640 | 104.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jack Ough (GWS, MID) | $6,000 | 55.8 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Toby Bedford (GWS, MID/FWD) | $10,280 | 62.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Joel Jeffrey (GC, FWD) | $8,940 | 71.6 | 8 |
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) | $15,640 | 104.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Joe Fonti (GWS) | $9,120 | 71.2 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Zeke Uwland (GC) | $10,120 | 63 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Taylor (GWS) | $7,230 | 55.2 | 7.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Noah Anderson (GC) | $15,700 | 102.8 | 6.6 |
| Value | Jack Ough (GWS) | $6,000 | 55.8 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Toby Bedford (GWS) | $10,280 | 62.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Conor Stone (GWS) | $7,130 | 52.9 | 7.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Greene (GWS) | $12,970 | 89.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Joel Jeffrey (GC) | $8,940 | 71.6 | 8 |
| Fade | Toby Bedford (GWS) | $10,280 | 62.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Max Gruzewski (GWS) | $6,620 | 48.7 | 7.4 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $10,870 | 81.3 | 7.5 |
| Value | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $9,850 | 76.3 | 7.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Giants vs Suns Round 22 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 seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Joel Jeffrey.
On the other hand, according to our model, Toby Bedford is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Giants vs Suns slate closes at 1:10pm 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 Suns Round 22 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full GWS GIANTS vs Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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