AFL Lions vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 14, 2025
Last updated: Jun 14, 2025, 2:33AM | Published: Jun 11, 2025, 9:35AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Lions vs Giants Round 14 DFS contest kicks off at 1:20pm AEST on June 14, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 14.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Lions vs GWS GIANTS match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $15,500 | 102.8 | 6.6 |
| Value | Harry Rowston (GWS, FWD) | $6,000 | 54.7 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Jaspa Fletcher (BL, DEF) | $12,740 | 77.3 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Harvey Thomas (GWS, FWD) | $6,410 | 49.5 | 7.7 |
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 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) | $15,500 | 102.8 | 6.6 |
| Value | Leek Aleer (GWS) | $6,000 | 42 | 7 |
| Fade | Jaspa Fletcher (BL) | $12,740 | 77.3 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Jack Payne (BL) | $8,600 | 57.8 | 6.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hugh McCluggage (BL) | $15,880 | 101.9 | 6.4 |
| Value | Toby Bedford (GWS) | $8,850 | 64.8 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Lachie Neale (BL) | $14,910 | 92.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Cam Rayner (BL) | $9,070 | 57.2 | 6.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brent Daniels (GWS) | $11,040 | 77.1 | 7 |
| Value | Harry Rowston (GWS) | $6,000 | 54.7 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Jake Riccardi (GWS) | $10,700 | 65.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Harvey Thomas (GWS) | $6,410 | 49.5 | 7.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darcy Fort (BL) | $11,530 | 71.9 | 6.2 |
| Value | Sam Day (BL) | $8,370 | 58.8 | 7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Lions vs Giants Round 14 teams, consider starting with a value player like Harry Rowston. 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 Harvey Thomas.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jaspa Fletcher 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 Lions vs Giants slate closes at 1:20pm 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 Lions vs Giants Round 14 slate. 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 Brisbane Lions vs GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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