AFL Power vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2026
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026, 11:43AM | Published: Jul 29, 2026, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Power vs Giants Round 21 DFS contest begins at 6:35pm AEST on August 1, 2026, 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 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 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Port Adelaide vs GWS GIANTS match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS, DEF) | $15,590 | 103.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Will Lorenz (PORT, MID) | $6,050 | 59.3 | 9.8 |
| Fade | Clayton Oliver (GWS, MID) | $15,860 | 100.3 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Laverde (GWS, DEF) | $7,900 | 62.6 | 7.9 |
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 refer to 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) | $15,590 | 103.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jayden Laverde (GWS) | $7,900 | 62.6 | 7.9 |
| Fade | Miles Bergman (PORT) | $11,700 | 73.9 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Sam Taylor (GWS) | $7,210 | 57.2 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Clayton Oliver (GWS) | $15,860 | 100.3 | 6.3 |
| Value | Will Lorenz (PORT) | $6,050 | 59.3 | 9.8 |
| Fade | Miles Bergman (PORT) | $11,700 | 73.9 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jack Ough (GWS) | $7,200 | 56.8 | 7.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitch Georgiades (PORT) | $10,270 | 71.1 | 6.9 |
| Value | Callum Brown (GWS) | $7,530 | 58.3 | 7.7 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Bamert (PORT) | $6,520 | 49.5 | 7.6 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kieren Briggs (GWS) | $12,170 | 82.8 | 6.8 |
| Value | Callum Brown (GWS) | $7,530 | 58.3 | 7.7 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Power vs Giants Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Will Lorenz. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachie Whitfield is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jayden Laverde.
On the other hand, according to our model, Clayton Oliver is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Power vs Giants slate closes at 6:35pm 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 Power vs Giants Round 21 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Port Adelaide vs GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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