AFL Swans vs Suns Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 5, 2026
Last updated: Apr 8, 2026, 1:33PM | Published: Apr 8, 2026, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans vs Suns Round 5 DFS contest commences at 4:15pm AEST on April 11, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 5.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Swans vs Gold Coast SUNS match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD, RK) | $15,930 | 109.5 | 6.9 |
| Value | Billy Cootee (SYD, MID) | $6,000 | 49.9 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Ned Moyle (GC, RK) | $10,980 | 63 | 5.7 |
| Cheapie | Harry Cunningham (SYD, FWD) | $7,140 | 58.9 | 8.3 |
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 | John Noble (GC) | $13,140 | 91.3 | 6.9 |
| Value | Dane Rampe (SYD) | $6,460 | 48.5 | 7.5 |
| Fade | Bodhi Uwland (GC) | $11,800 | 75.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Graham (GC) | $6,000 | 45.3 | 7.5 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Errol Gulden (SYD) | $16,080 | 105.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Billy Cootee (SYD) | $6,000 | 49.9 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Touk Miller (GC) | $14,400 | 95.4 | 6.6 |
| Cheapie | Caiden Cleary (SYD) | $6,270 | 50.2 | 8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Touk Miller (GC) | $14,400 | 95.4 | 6.6 |
| Value | Harry Cunningham (SYD) | $7,140 | 58.9 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Chad Warner (SYD) | $12,620 | 85.3 | 6.8 |
| Cheapie | Caiden Cleary (SYD) | $6,270 | 50.2 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $15,930 | 109.5 | 6.9 |
| Value | Max Knobel (GC) | $6,000 | 45.1 | 7.5 |
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 Suns Round 5 teams, consider starting with a value player like Billy Cootee. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Brodie Grundy is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Harry Cunningham.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ned Moyle is one of the worst 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 Suns 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 Suns Round 5 contest. 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 Gold Coast SUNS prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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