AFL Swans vs Kangaroos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2025
Last updated: Jul 18, 2025, 4:34AM | Published: Jul 16, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans vs Kangaroos Round 19 DFS contest starts at 4:15pm AEST on July 19, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD, RK) | $17,460 | 104.6 | 6 |
| Value | Toby Pink (NMFC, DEF) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Isaac Heeney (SYD, MID) | $15,540 | 89.7 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Brynn Teakle (NMFC, RK) | $8,140 | 65.4 | 8 |
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 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 | Colby McKercher (NMFC) | $13,680 | 91.3 | 6.7 |
| Value | Toby Pink (NMFC) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
| Fade | Nick Blakey (SYD) | $13,360 | 79.2 | 5.9 |
| Cheapie | Griffin Logue (NMFC) | $6,430 | 46.2 | 7.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,600 | 103.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,600 | 103.8 | 6.7 |
| Fade | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $15,540 | 89.7 | 5.8 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Stephens (NMFC) | $9,650 | 63.7 | 6.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,600 | 103.8 | 6.7 |
| Value | Jack Darling (NMFC) | $7,100 | 55.3 | 7.8 |
| Fade | Jake Lloyd (SYD) | $12,890 | 80.8 | 6.3 |
| Cheapie | Jack Buller (SYD) | $6,000 | 47 | 7.8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $17,460 | 104.6 | 6 |
| Value | Brynn Teakle (NMFC) | $8,140 | 65.4 | 8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Swans vs Kangaroos Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Toby Pink. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Brodie Grundy 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 Brynn Teakle.
On the other hand, according to our model, Isaac Heeney is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Swans vs Kangaroos slate closes at 4:15pm 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 Kangaroos Round 19 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 Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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