AFL Swans vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2025
Last updated: Jun 25, 2025, 6:33PM | Published: Jun 25, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans vs Bulldogs Round 16 DFS contest starts at 7:40pm AEST on June 27, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Swans vs Western Bulldogs match-up to help you find the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB, RK) | $16,150 | 107.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jedd Busslinger (WB, DEF) | $6,000 | 59.5 | 9.9 |
| Fade | Adam Treloar (WB, MID) | $15,090 | 88.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Lachie Jaques (WB, DEF) | $6,000 | 58.3 | 9.7 |
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 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 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 | Bailey Dale (WB) | $14,870 | 94.1 | 6.3 |
| Value | Jedd Busslinger (WB) | $6,000 | 59.5 | 9.9 |
| Fade | Jason Johannisen (WB) | $11,370 | 68.8 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Lachie Jaques (WB) | $6,000 | 58.3 | 9.7 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Kennedy (WB) | $15,990 | 101.6 | 6.4 |
| Value | Indhi Kirk (SYD) | $6,000 | 47.8 | 8 |
| Fade | Adam Treloar (WB) | $15,090 | 88.1 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Harvey Gallagher (WB) | $6,930 | 54.8 | 7.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Darcy (WB) | $13,320 | 89.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Aaron Francis (SYD) | $6,000 | 54.6 | 9.1 |
| Fade | Rhylee West (WB) | $10,080 | 62.9 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Jesse Dattoli (SYD) | $6,000 | 52.2 | 8.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tim English (WB) | $16,150 | 107.9 | 6.7 |
| Value | Lachlan Smith (WB) | $6,000 | 49.6 | 8.3 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
When building your AFL Swans vs Bulldogs Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jedd Busslinger. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tim English 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 Lachie Jaques.
On the other hand, according to our model, Adam Treloar is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Swans vs Bulldogs 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 Swans vs Bulldogs Round 16 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 Sydney Swans vs Western Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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