NRL Broncos vs Panthers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2024
Last updated: Jul 5, 2024, 9:23AM | Published: Jul 3, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Broncos vs Panthers Round 18 DFS contest starts at 8:00pm AEST on July 5, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers match-up to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FLEX/FWD) | $19,750 | 66.4 | 3.4 |
| Value | Izack Tago (PEN, OB/FLEX) | $9,870 | 47.2 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Jack Cole (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $11,590 | 12.6 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Liam Martin (PEN, FWD/FLEX) | $9,050 | 37.4 | 4.1 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide 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 refer to 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 | Dylan Edwards (PEN) | $18,800 | 56.1 | 3 |
| Value | Izack Tago (PEN) | $9,870 | 47.2 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Deine Mariner (BRI) | $10,720 | 27.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Corey Oates (BRI) | $8,000 | 27.7 | 3.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarome Luai (PEN) | $16,260 | 48 | 3 |
| Value | Ezra Mam (BRI) | $8,910 | 33.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Jack Cole (PEN) | $11,590 | 12.6 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Mitch Kenny (PEN) | $9,500 | 34.8 | 3.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $19,750 | 66.4 | 3.4 |
| Value | Liam Martin (PEN) | $9,050 | 37.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Liam Henry (PEN) | $12,160 | 34.7 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Piakura (BRI) | $9,410 | 38.2 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Broncos vs Panthers Round 18 teams, consider starting with a value player like Izack Tago. 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 Liam Martin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jack Cole is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Broncos vs Panthers slate closes at 8:00pm AEST on Friday. 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 Panthers Round 18 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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