AFL Suns vs Giants Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2025
Last updated: Aug 15, 2025, 5:33PM | Published: Aug 13, 2025, 9:36AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Suns vs Giants Round 23 DFS contest kicks off at 12:35pm AEST on August 16, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast SUNS vs GWS GIANTS match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
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Stud | Matt Rowell (GC, MID) | $16,070 | 109 | 6.8 |
Value | Ethan Read (GC, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 53.8 | 9 |
Fade | Stephen Coniglio (GWS, MID) | $11,190 | 65.8 | 5.9 |
Cheapie | Ben King (GC, FWD) | $7,330 | 62 | 8.5 |
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 |
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Stud | Lachie Whitfield (GWS) | $15,800 | 104.1 | 6.6 |
Value | Sam Collins (GC) | $8,120 | 58.2 | 7.2 |
Fade | Lachie Ash (GWS) | $14,910 | 91.5 | 6.1 |
Cheapie | Mac Andrew (GC) | $9,160 | 61.5 | 6.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
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Stud | Matt Rowell (GC) | $16,070 | 109 | 6.8 |
Value | Connor Budarick (GC) | $7,710 | 59 | 7.7 |
Fade | Stephen Coniglio (GWS) | $11,190 | 65.8 | 5.9 |
Cheapie | Nick Holman (GC) | $6,030 | 45.3 | 7.5 |
FWD (Forward)
Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
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Stud | Toby Greene (GWS) | $12,310 | 79.1 | 6.4 |
Value | Ethan Read (GC) | $6,000 | 53.8 | 9 |
Fade | Sam Flanders (GC) | $11,080 | 73.4 | 6.6 |
Cheapie | Ben King (GC) | $7,330 | 62 | 8.5 |
RK (Ruckman)
Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
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Stud | Jarrod Witts (GC) | $14,410 | 93.4 | 6.5 |
Value | Ethan Read (GC) | $6,000 | 53.8 | 9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Suns vs Giants Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ethan Read. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Matt Rowell is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Ben King.
On the other hand, according to our model, Stephen Coniglio is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Suns vs Giants slate closes at 12:35pm 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 Suns vs Giants Round 23 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 Gold Coast SUNS vs GWS GIANTS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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