Swans Stack Sunday: DFS Targets as Brisbane Hit the SCG

Sydney host Brisbane at the SCG on Saturday, and our optimiser screams red-and-white. On the tight deck, expect a stoppage-heavy grind where Sydney’s ball-winners and half-back distributors feast on possessions and marks.

Four to ride in DraftStars: - Errol Gulden (MID, 10/10, 118.7 proj): The ceiling play. Gulden’s blend of CBAs, outside run and kick-mark chains is tailor-made for the SCG. He piles up +6s, darts inside 50 and adds score involvements for a monster all-round profile. - Brodie Grundy (RUC, 10/10, 104.3 proj): Chalk for a reason. Dominant at the stoppage with hitouts to advantage, second efforts and around-the-ground marks. Even if Brisbane clamp clearances, his tackle floor and link play hold up. - James Rowbottom (MID, 10/10, 96.0 proj): Your safety blanket. Tackle magnet who thrives in congested contests; the SCG’s shape boosts his repeat-pressure points and contested touches. - Jake Lloyd (DEF, 10/10, 73.3 proj): Sydney’s quarterback in D50. Expect plenty of uncontested ball, switches and +6 chains as the Swans build from the back. Correlates beautifully with a Swans MID stack. - Matt Roberts (MID, 9/10, 69.7 proj): Glue piece. Two-way runner who links defence to attack, adding marks in space and enough pressure acts to steady your lineup.

Position-by-position quick tip: - RUC: Target Brodie Grundy. Simple, high-floor anchor with 120+ upside. - DEF: Start with Jake Lloyd; mix in Tom McCartin as an intercepting pivot if chasing leverage. Contrarian darts: Noah Answerth or Harris Andrews. - MID: Build around Errol Gulden and James Rowbottom; sprinkle Matt Roberts or Jai Serong for balance. Tom Papley’s MID tag offers volatile pop via goals and bursts from stoppage. - FWD: Prioritise Tom Papley and Charlie Curnow for ceiling, with Braeden Campbell as the steady link option. Logan McDonald is a boom-or-bust spearhead.

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