AFL Swans vs Crows Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 12, 2025
Last updated: May 31, 2025, 2:33AM | Published: May 28, 2025, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans vs Crows Round 12 DFS contest starts at 7:35pm AEST on May 31, 2025, 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 12.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL, MID) | $16,950 | 111.6 | 6.6 |
| Value | Caleb Mitchell (SYD, DEF) | $6,000 | 56 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Isaac Heeney (SYD, MID) | $14,990 | 92.6 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Sid Draper (ADEL, FWD/MID) | $6,000 | 53.3 | 8.9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Roberts (SYD) | $13,560 | 88.2 | 6.5 |
| Value | Caleb Mitchell (SYD) | $6,000 | 56 | 9.3 |
| Fade | Nick Blakey (SYD) | $12,140 | 75.3 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Dane Rampe (SYD) | $6,000 | 53.1 | 8.8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $16,950 | 111.6 | 6.6 |
| Value | Sid Draper (ADEL) | $6,000 | 53.3 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $14,990 | 92.6 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Berry (ADEL) | $9,260 | 74.5 | 8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Izak Rankine (ADEL) | $14,110 | 90.2 | 6.4 |
| Value | Sid Draper (ADEL) | $6,000 | 53.3 | 8.9 |
| Fade | Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL) | $12,580 | 79.4 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Hayden McLean (SYD) | $6,580 | 54.8 | 8.3 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reilly O'Brien (ADEL) | $13,470 | 93.8 | 7 |
| Value | Hayden McLean (SYD) | $6,580 | 54.8 | 8.3 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Swans vs Crows Round 12 teams, consider starting with a value player like Caleb Mitchell. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jordan Dawson 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 Sid Draper.
On the other hand, according to our model, Isaac Heeney 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 Swans vs Crows slate closes at 7:35pm 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 Swans vs Crows Round 12 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 Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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