AFL Swans vs Crows Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2026
Last updated: Jul 17, 2026, 9:40AM | Published: Jul 15, 2026, 9:38AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans vs Crows Round 19 DFS contest kicks off at 7:42pm AEST on July 17, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL, MID) | $16,530 | 114.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Dane Rampe (SYD, DEF) | $6,380 | 51.4 | 8 |
| Fade | Hugo Hall-Kahan (ADEL, DEF) | $10,550 | 60.8 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Angus Sheldrick (SYD, MID) | $9,930 | 73.2 | 7.4 |
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 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 | Callum Mills (SYD) | $13,550 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Value | Dane Rampe (SYD) | $6,380 | 51.4 | 8 |
| Fade | Hugo Hall-Kahan (ADEL) | $10,550 | 60.8 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Luke Nankervis (ADEL) | $8,690 | 60.3 | 6.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Dawson (ADEL) | $16,530 | 114.6 | 6.9 |
| Value | Angus Sheldrick (SYD) | $9,930 | 73.2 | 7.4 |
| Fade | Brayden Cook (ADEL) | $10,420 | 64 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | James Rowbottom (SYD) | $9,890 | 72.1 | 7.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chad Warner (SYD) | $14,410 | 95.5 | 6.6 |
| Value | James Rowbottom (SYD) | $9,890 | 72.1 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Tom Papley (SYD) | $10,420 | 64 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL) | $9,560 | 69.3 | 7.2 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $15,080 | 102.4 | 6.8 |
| Value | Toby Murray (ADEL) | $7,110 | 51.8 | 7.3 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Swans vs Crows Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dane Rampe. 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 Angus Sheldrick.
On the other hand, according to our model, Hugo Hall-Kahan is one of the worst value options in this game, 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 7:42pm 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 Crows Round 19 contest. 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 Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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