AFL Swans vs Kangaroos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 19, 2026, 11:04AM | Published: Aug 19, 2026, 9:36AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans vs Kangaroos Round 24 DFS contest begins at 3:20pm AEST on August 23, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 24.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, MID) | $16,230 | 121 | 7.5 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC, DEF/MID) | $6,080 | 55.9 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Charlie Curnow (SYD, FWD) | $11,820 | 71.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Corey Warner (SYD, FWD) | $6,010 | 49.7 | 8.3 |
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're 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 | Luke Parker (NMFC) | $13,170 | 92 | 7 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,080 | 55.9 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Nick Blakey (SYD) | $14,170 | 88 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Aidan Corr (NMFC) | $6,000 | 47.3 | 7.9 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $16,230 | 121 | 7.5 |
| Value | Bailey Scott (NMFC) | $6,080 | 55.9 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Errol Gulden (SYD) | $17,900 | 110.2 | 6.2 |
| Cheapie | Tom Blamires (NMFC) | $7,940 | 63.6 | 8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chad Warner (SYD) | $15,470 | 99 | 6.4 |
| Value | Corey Warner (SYD) | $6,010 | 49.7 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Charlie Curnow (SYD) | $11,820 | 71.4 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Paul Curtis (NMFC) | $9,180 | 72.2 | 7.9 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $15,390 | 101.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Peter Ladhams (SYD) | $8,270 | 65.4 | 7.9 |
Please note that we will update our AFL Draftstars tips as soon as teams are officially announced.
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Swans vs Kangaroos Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bailey Scott. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Sheezel 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 Corey Warner.
On the other hand, according to our model, Charlie Curnow is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Swans vs Kangaroos slate closes at 3:20pm AEST on Sunday. 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 24 contest. 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 North Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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