AFL Hawks vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2026
Last updated: Jun 26, 2026, 9:36AM | Published: Jun 24, 2026, 9:35AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Giants Round 16 DFS contest starts at 7:40pm AEST on June 26, 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 crucial 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 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Hawthorn vs GWS GIANTS match-up to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $15,420 | 106 | 6.9 |
| Value | Jack Dalton (HAW, FWD) | $6,000 | 53.8 | 9 |
| Fade | Will Day (HAW, MID) | $13,500 | 83.9 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Oliver (GWS, DEF) | $6,000 | 50.6 | 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're 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) | $15,420 | 106 | 6.9 |
| Value | Harrison Oliver (GWS) | $6,000 | 50.6 | 8.4 |
| Fade | Karl Amon (HAW) | $14,040 | 90.7 | 6.5 |
| Cheapie | Sam Taylor (GWS) | $6,950 | 54.5 | 7.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Finn Callaghan (GWS) | $14,940 | 100.1 | 6.7 |
| Value | Harry Morrison (HAW) | $9,490 | 69.9 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Will Day (HAW) | $13,500 | 83.9 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Conor Stone (GWS) | $7,740 | 54.7 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Greene (GWS) | $12,000 | 82.7 | 6.9 |
| Value | Jack Dalton (HAW) | $6,000 | 53.8 | 9 |
| Fade | Brent Daniels (GWS) | $12,060 | 77.6 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Mabior Chol (HAW) | $8,310 | 60.8 | 7.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $12,320 | 80.1 | 6.5 |
| Value | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $9,050 | 70.9 | 7.8 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Hawks vs Giants Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Dalton. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Harrison Oliver.
On the other hand, according to our model, Will Day 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 Hawks vs Giants slate closes at 7:40pm AEST on Friday. 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 Hawks vs Giants Round 16 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 Hawthorn vs GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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