AFL Giants vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2026
Last updated: Jul 23, 2026, 3:50PM | Published: Jul 22, 2026, 9:52AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Swans Round 20 DFS contest commences at 4:35pm AEST on July 25, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Sydney Swans match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD, MID) | $15,750 | 105.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jack Ough (GWS, MID) | $6,310 | 56.8 | 9 |
| Fade | Tom McCartin (SYD, DEF) | $12,740 | 75.8 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Billy Cootee (SYD, FWD) | $6,120 | 51.8 | 8.5 |
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) | $14,560 | 103.8 | 7.1 |
| Value | Sam Taylor (GWS) | $7,870 | 57.2 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Tom McCartin (SYD) | $12,740 | 75.8 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Conor Stone (GWS) | $7,580 | 54.4 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $15,750 | 105.4 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jack Ough (GWS) | $6,310 | 56.8 | 9 |
| Fade | Jai Serong (SYD) | $11,080 | 70.1 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Braeden Campbell (SYD) | $7,980 | 57.9 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chad Warner (SYD) | $14,010 | 94.9 | 6.8 |
| Value | Billy Cootee (SYD) | $6,120 | 51.8 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Charlie Curnow (SYD) | $12,130 | 73.3 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Braeden Campbell (SYD) | $7,980 | 57.9 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $14,900 | 100.2 | 6.7 |
| Value | Nicholas Madden (GWS) | $10,250 | 70.7 | 6.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Giants vs Swans Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Ough. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Isaac Heeney 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 Billy Cootee.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom McCartin is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Giants vs Swans slate closes at 4:35pm 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 Swans Round 20 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 Sydney Swans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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