NRL Bulldogs vs Dragons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 12, 2024
Last updated: May 23, 2024, 9:22AM | Published: May 22, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Dragons Round 12 DFS contest begins at 7:50pm AEST on May 23, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 12.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs St. George Illawarra Dragons match-up to help you find the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ben Hunt (STG, HH/FLEX) | $19,670 | 55.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jack Bird (STG, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 35.5 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Luciano Leilua (STG, FWD/FLEX) | $12,520 | 34.3 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Josh Addo-Carr (BUL, FLEX/OB) | $9,110 | 38.5 | 4.2 |
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 are 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 | Jacob Kiraz (BUL) | $15,420 | 45.9 | 3 |
| Value | Jack Bird (STG) | $8,000 | 35.5 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Zac Lomax (STG) | $13,380 | 42.1 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Josh Addo-Carr (BUL) | $9,110 | 38.5 | 4.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ben Hunt (STG) | $19,670 | 55.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Kyle Flanagan (STG) | $8,650 | 33.3 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Matt Burton (BUL) | $19,450 | 54.6 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Hayward (BUL) | $8,000 | 26 | 3.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack De Belin (STG) | $16,100 | 50.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Francis Molo (STG) | $9,660 | 34.5 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Luciano Leilua (STG) | $12,520 | 34.3 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Jaeman Salmon (BUL) | $9,420 | 30.9 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Dragons Round 12 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Bird. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Ben Hunt is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Josh Addo-Carr.
On the other hand, according to our model, Luciano Leilua 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 Bulldogs vs Dragons slate closes at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Bulldogs vs Dragons Round 12 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs St. George Illawarra Dragons prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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