Friday Night Lights: Lock In These DraftStars Dominators for Round 17

Round 17 kicks off with an absolute beauty of a Friday double-header. First, the Swans host the Bulldogs in what promises to be a high-octane SCG classic, before we head west to Perth Stadium where the Eagles host the Crows in a crucial clash. With plenty of fantasy points up for grabs across both fixtures, we've crunched the numbers to help you top the lobbies.

Here are the key players dominating our AI's projections for this slate:

• Jordan Dawson (Adelaide Crows): The Adelaide skipper is a certified fantasy beast and a must-have on Friday. Expect him to run riot in the West Coast midfield, racking up uncontested marks and executing his lethal kicking game on the fast Perth deck for a slate-high projected 127.7 points.
• Brodie Grundy (Sydney Swans): Dominating the ruck division is Grundy's specialty, and against the Bulldogs, he’s projected for a massive 123.0 points. His relentless follow-up work at ground level effectively gives the Swans an extra midfielder on the tight SCG deck.
• Dane Rampe (Sydney Swans): A defensive anchor who is a near-lock in 90% of our optimal lineups. Rampe is projected for a reliable 59.9 points, cleaning up inside defensive 50 and distributing with composure.
• Matthew Kennedy & Tom Liberatore (Western Bulldogs): The Bulldogs' engine room is primed to feast. Kennedy (101.6 projected) and 'Libba' (100.5 projected) are tipped for triple-digit masterclasses, extracting the ball at the stoppages and racking up tackles in what will be a physical battle.

Position-by-Position Quick Tips

• Ruck (RUC): Brodie Grundy (SYD). It’s a set-and-forget situation here. Lock him in to dominate the hit-outs and ground-ball gets.
• Defense (DEF): Jai Serong (SYD). Appearing in 50% of our optimal lineups, his intercepting ability and clean skills out of the backline give him a great ceiling (projected 76.9).
• Midfield (MID): Jordan Dawson (ADE). Play him as your midfield pillar; his versatility and high-possession style make him the safest bet on the slate.
• Forward (FWD): Jake Lloyd (SYD). Carrying forward status but playing with defensive run and carry, Lloyd is a fantasy cheat code projected for a clean 72.4.

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