AFL Giants vs Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 5, 2026
Last updated: Apr 8, 2026, 6:34PM | Published: Apr 8, 2026, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Giants vs Tigers Round 5 DFS contest begins at 3:15pm AEST on April 12, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 5.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the GWS GIANTS vs Richmond match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $16,330 | 109.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH, MID) | $6,000 | 54.1 | 9 |
| Fade | Nicholas Madden (GWS, RK) | $10,890 | 62.9 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smillie (RICH, MID) | $6,000 | 50.7 | 8.4 |
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 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) | $16,330 | 109.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Kaleb Smith (RICH) | $6,270 | 51 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Joe Fonti (GWS) | $10,830 | 63.9 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Noah Balta (RICH) | $6,740 | 54.2 | 8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Finn Callaghan (GWS) | $16,380 | 102.3 | 6.2 |
| Value | Noah Roberts-Thomson (RICH) | $6,000 | 54.1 | 9 |
| Fade | Harvey Thomas (GWS) | $11,010 | 69.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smillie (RICH) | $6,000 | 50.7 | 8.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Greene (GWS) | $13,300 | 85.7 | 6.4 |
| Value | Zane Peucker (RICH) | $6,000 | 48.1 | 8 |
| Fade | Jesse Hogan (GWS) | $10,140 | 60.1 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Toby Bedford (GWS) | $8,330 | 64 | 7.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Nankervis (RICH) | $12,890 | 91.4 | 7.1 |
| Value | Samson Ryan (RICH) | $6,000 | 46.5 | 7.8 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Giants vs Tigers Round 5 teams, consider starting with a value player like Noah Roberts-Thomson. 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 Josh Smillie.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nicholas Madden is one of the lowest value options on the slate, 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 3:15pm 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 Tigers Round 5 contest. 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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