FootyBets.aiSCG Slaughter? How to Build Your DraftStars Lineups for Swans vs Tigers
The Sydney Swans are ready to turn the SCG into a fortress this Saturday, May 30th, as they host a Richmond outfit that could be in for a very long afternoon. Our FootyBets.ai projections are heavily backing the Bloods in this 2026 clash, predicting a one-sided affair filled with plenty of fantasy points for the home side. Expect Sydney to dominate possession, meaning massive ceilings for their prime movers.
Here’s a look at why the algorithm is absolutely loading up on these key Swans:
Nick Blakey (Projected 98.2 pts) "The Lizard" is an absolute lock, featuring in 100% of our optimal builds. Expect him to mop up everything across half-back, racking up easy intercept marks and launching massive rebounding disposals while Richmond scrambles.
Chad Warner (Projected 91.4 pts) Also in every single lineup, the Chad is primed to burst out of the stoppage. He’s heavily backed to stuff the stat sheet with a healthy mix of contested possessions, bone-crunching tackles, and his trademark goals on the run.
Peter Ladhams (Projected 64.1 pts) The big man owns the ruck division in our optimiser today (10/10 lineups). He doesn't need a triple-digit score to be the optimal choice, relying on solid tap work and around-the-ground presence to keep the scoreboard ticking over.
Jake Lloyd (Projected 81.9 pts) Featuring in 9 of 10 builds, Lloyd remains the king of the +6 in the defensive half. In a game where Sydney will control the tempo, he’s your guarantee for high disposal volume and uncontested marks.
Riley Bice (Projected 86.6 pts) Popping up in 80% of optimal builds, Bice is set to thrive. If the Tigers are pinned in their defensive half, expect Bice to rack up the touches keeping the ball locked in for Sydney.
Quick Positional Tips
- RUC: Don't overthink it—Peter Ladhams is the clear standout to handle the ruck duties.
- DEF: Stack those Sydney rebounders. Nick Blakey, Jake Lloyd, and Riley Bice will share the footy all day.
- MID: While Isaac Heeney boasts the slate's highest ceiling (101.1 pts), Justin McInerney and the hard-tackling James Jordon are high-frequency targets in our optimal builds.
- FWD: Chad Warner is a must-have. Sprinkle in Tom Hanily or big target Charlie Curnow to catch the inside-50 entries.
Scroll down to check out the top 10 AI-generated optimal lineups and lock in your DraftStars edge!