NRL Broncos vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2024
Last updated: Jul 27, 2024, 4:22AM | Published: Jul 24, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Broncos vs Bulldogs Round 21 DFS contest starts at 3:00pm AEST on July 27, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Broncos vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $19,230 | 65.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Jeral Skelton (BUL, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 39.8 | 5 |
| Fade | Matt Burton (BUL, HH/FLEX) | $19,530 | 54.2 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Blake Wilson (BUL, FLEX/OB) | $9,010 | 36 | 4 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer the most "bang for your buck," meaning they're expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options highlight the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
OB (Outside Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reece Walsh (BRI) | $18,080 | 57.1 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jeral Skelton (BUL) | $8,000 | 39.8 | 5 |
| Fade | Jacob Kiraz (BUL) | $14,790 | 47 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Blake Wilson (BUL) | $9,010 | 36 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $19,530 | 54.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Toby Sexton (BUL) | $11,160 | 40.8 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Reed Mahoney (BUL) | $17,560 | 51.5 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Billy Walters (BRI) | $9,630 | 34.5 | 3.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $19,230 | 65.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Samuel Hughes (BUL) | $8,000 | 30.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Corey Jensen (BRI) | $15,070 | 42.6 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Hayward (BUL) | $8,670 | 31.3 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Broncos vs Bulldogs Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jeral Skelton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Payne Haas is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Blake Wilson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Matt Burton is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Broncos vs Bulldogs slate closes at 3:00pm AEST on Saturday. ENTER NOW!
As with all NRL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven NRL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the NRL Broncos vs Bulldogs Round 21 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Brisbane Broncos vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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