FootyBets.aiSCG Shootout: DraftStars Tips for Swans vs Lions
The Saturday night lights are shining bright on the SCG this weekend as the Sydney Swans host the Brisbane Lions in a blockbuster 2026 clash. Expect a brutal, high-intensity contest around the stoppages with plenty of fantasy points up for grabs on the tight SCG dimensions. Both midfields are stacked, making this a mouth-watering slate for DraftStars coaches.
Our FootyBets.ai engine has crunched the numbers, and a few familiar faces are absolutely dominating the optimal builds. Here’s why these prime picks will rack up the points:
Brodie Grundy (RUC) The big man is a lock in 100% of our optimal builds. Projected for a massive 119.3 points, Grundy will feast on hit-outs against the Lions and rack up his trademark follow-up clearances, marks around the ground, and tackles in the clinches.
Jake Lloyd (MID) The SCG dimensions are custom-built for Lloyd's game style. Projected for 73.9 points, he will gather plenty of uncontested ball and link-up marks, making him an incredibly reliable accumulator for your engine room.
Tom Papley (FWD) Expect energy, goals, and forward-half pressure. Appearing in all 10 top lineups, 'Paps' is slated for 56.9 points and will build his score through snags, score involvements, and pinning panicked defenders holding the ball.
Callum Mills (DEF) Popping up in 9 out of 10 builds, Mills is an elite defensive anchor. He reads the play beautifully, ensuring a steady stream of intercept marks and hard-nosed tackles to secure a rock-solid fantasy floor (projected 79.9 pts).
James Tunstill (MID) A staple in every single optimal lineup, Tunstill is projected to grind out a very handy 51.1 points. Expect him to get his hands dirty with key pressure acts, tackles, and inside ball to perfectly balance out your midfield.
Position-by-Position Quick Tips
- RUC: Don't overthink it—Brodie Grundy is the undisputed king of this slate. Set and forget.
- DEF: Anchor with Callum Mills, but strongly consider Keidean Coleman (68.1 pts) for his lethal rebounding kicks and run out of defensive 50.
- MID: Lachie Neale (96.7 pts) is a contested beast to build around. Pair him with Jarrod Berry to lock down the Lions' clearance points.
- FWD: Tom Papley is the consensus pick, but look to Chad Warner (81.1 pts) if you want explosive, goal-kicking upside.
Ready to dominate the weekend? Check out the Top 10 optimal DraftStars lineups for this massive clash below!