NRL Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Finals Week 1, 2024
Last updated: Sep 15, 2024, 5:24AM | Published: Sep 11, 2024, 9:25AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Finals Week 1 DFS contest commences at 4:05pm AEST on September 15, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL, FLEX/HH) | $19,890 | 59 | 3 |
| Value | Jeral Skelton (BUL, FLEX/OB) | $9,080 | 39 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Tolutau Koula (MAN, FLEX/OB) | $11,410 | 29.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Connor Tracey (BUL, OB/FLEX) | $9,380 | 35.6 | 3.8 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Tom Trbojevic (MAN) | $18,280 | 51.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jeral Skelton (BUL) | $9,080 | 39 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Tolutau Koula (MAN) | $11,410 | 29.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Connor Tracey (BUL) | $9,380 | 35.6 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $19,890 | 59 | 3 |
| Value | Lachlan Croker (MAN) | $10,080 | 36.6 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN) | $19,930 | 55.9 | 2.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Haumole Olakau'atu (MAN) | $16,260 | 55 | 3.4 |
| Value | Viliame Kikau (BUL) | $10,060 | 40 | 4 |
| Fade | Max King (BUL) | $15,980 | 45.9 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Jaeman Salmon (BUL) | $9,930 | 36 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Finals Week 1 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jeral Skelton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Matt Burton is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Connor Tracey.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tolutau Koula 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 Sea Eagles slate closes at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Sea Eagles Finals Week 1 contest. 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 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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