AFL Giants vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 12, 2025
Last updated: May 31, 2025, 2:32AM | Published: May 28, 2025, 9:37AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Tigers Round 12 DFS contest begins at 4:15pm AEST on May 31, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make 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 12.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Richmond 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) | $16,570 | 104.8 | 6.3 |
| Value | Kaleb Smith (RICH, DEF) | $6,000 | 52.7 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Kane McAuliffe (RICH, MID) | $10,800 | 59.2 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Campbell Gray (RICH, DEF) | $6,000 | 50.4 | 8.4 |
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) | $16,570 | 104.8 | 6.3 |
| Value | Kaleb Smith (RICH) | $6,000 | 52.7 | 8.8 |
| Fade | Sam Banks (RICH) | $11,950 | 69 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Campbell Gray (RICH) | $6,000 | 50.4 | 8.4 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Green (GWS) | $16,280 | 96 | 5.9 |
| Value | Tyler Sonsie (RICH) | $6,660 | 52.7 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Kane McAuliffe (RICH) | $10,800 | 59.2 | 5.5 |
| Cheapie | Toby Bedford (GWS) | $9,030 | 64.8 | 7.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Greene (GWS) | $13,580 | 80.7 | 5.9 |
| Value | Thomas Sims (RICH) | $6,000 | 48.3 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Jesse Hogan (GWS) | $12,890 | 79.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Tom Lynch (RICH) | $7,370 | 57.9 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Nankervis (RICH) | $15,200 | 94.2 | 6.2 |
| Value | Thomas Sims (RICH) | $6,000 | 48.3 | 8.1 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Giants vs Tigers Round 12 teams, consider starting with a value player like Kaleb Smith. 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 Campbell Gray.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kane McAuliffe is one of the worst 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 Tigers slate closes at 4:15pm 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 Tigers Round 12 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 Richmond prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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