FootyBets.aiFriday Night Blockbuster: Swans to Feast on Pies at the SCG
Friday night footy doesn't get much better than this, as the Sydney Swans host Collingwood under the bright lights of the SCG. With the Swans looking to dominate possession on their tight home deck, the fantasy script is heavily tilted toward the Bloods. Expect a fiercely contested midfield battle followed by plenty of uncontested outside ball as Sydney looks to dictate the tempo against the Pies.
Our FootyBets.ai algorithm has crunched the numbers, and the optimal builds are dominated by the red and white. Here are the heavy hitters anchoring our optimal builds:
Brodie Grundy (RUC) The big man faces his former side and is an absolute lock, appearing in 100% of our optimal lineups. Projected for a massive 106.1 points, expect Grundy to dine out on hit-outs to advantage, clearance work, and relentless around-the-ground tackles.
Nick Blakey (DEF) The 'Lizard' is another 10/10 lock. The dimensions of the SCG perfectly suit his darting runs from defensive 50. He’ll rack up fantasy points through rebound 50s, intercept marks, and setting up the play with his elite kicking.
James Jordon (FWD) Jordon offers brilliant dual-role value and features in every single top-tier lineup. He’ll find plenty of the Sherrin pushing up the ground, linking the midfield to the forward line and laying those crucial, point-scoring tackles.
Jai Serong & Jake Lloyd (MID) Serong (9/10 lineups) brings the grit and inside ball-winning ability, while Lloyd (8/10) remains the ultimate fantasy accumulator. Look for Lloyd to drift back and rack up easy +6s (mark and kick) all night long.
Position-by-Position Quick Tips
- RUC: Set and forget Brodie Grundy. The matchup is elite and his ceiling is undeniable.
- DEF: Stack the Swans' half-back line. Blakey and Riley Bice (7/10 lineups) will feast on switch-kicks and uncontested marks.
- MID: James Rowbottom is your tackle king for a safe floor, but if you need a Pies pivot, Nick Daicos (105.5 projected pts) is the ultimate ceiling play.
- FWD: Chad Warner is a dynamic game-breaker who can easily snag multiple goals and clearances, while Angus Anderson is a smart way to get unique Collingwood exposure.
Ready to take down the prize pool? Check out FootyBets.ai’s Top 10 optimal DraftStars lineups for tonight's massive clash below!