AFL Lions vs Hawks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2025
Last updated: Aug 20, 2025, 1:34PM | Published: Aug 20, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Lions vs Hawks Round 24 DFS contest kicks off at 7:20pm AEST on August 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Lions vs Hawthorn match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Dunkley (BL, MID) | $15,790 | 105.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Henry Hustwaite (HAW, MID) | $6,150 | 70.1 | 11.4 |
| Fade | Levi Ashcroft (BL, MID) | $11,940 | 71.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Deven Robertson (BL, FWD) | $6,000 | 64 | 10.7 |
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'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 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 | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $14,890 | 92.6 | 6.2 |
| Value | Jai Serong (HAW) | $6,000 | 58.8 | 9.8 |
| Fade | Josh Weddle (HAW) | $11,170 | 68.7 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Macdonald (HAW) | $6,000 | 54 | 9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Dunkley (BL) | $15,790 | 105.7 | 6.7 |
| Value | Henry Hustwaite (HAW) | $6,150 | 70.1 | 11.4 |
| Fade | Levi Ashcroft (BL) | $11,940 | 71.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | James Tunstill (BL) | $6,000 | 57.4 | 9.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $13,880 | 88 | 6.3 |
| Value | Deven Robertson (BL) | $6,000 | 64 | 10.7 |
| Fade | Jack Ginnivan (HAW) | $12,040 | 74.2 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | James Tunstill (BL) | $6,000 | 57.4 | 9.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lloyd Meek (HAW) | $14,020 | 92.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | Sam Day (BL) | $6,000 | 57 | 9.5 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Lions vs Hawks Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Henry Hustwaite. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Josh Dunkley is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Deven Robertson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Levi Ashcroft is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Lions vs Hawks slate closes at 7:20pm 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 Lions vs Hawks Round 24 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 Brisbane Lions vs Hawthorn prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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