NRL Cowboys vs Dolphins Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2024
Last updated: May 4, 2024, 9:22AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Cowboys vs Dolphins Round 9 DFS contest kicks off at 7:35pm AEST on May 4, 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 aims to help you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scott Drinkwater (NQL, OB/FLEX) | $18,160 | 60.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Kodi Nikorima (DOL, HH/FLEX) | $8,840 | 38.2 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Isaiya Katoa (DOL, FLEX/HH) | $16,430 | 43 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Jason Taumalolo (NQL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 33.6 | 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 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 | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $18,160 | 60.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Tesi Niu (DOL) | $8,980 | 36.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Valentine Holmes (NQL) | $16,860 | 57 | 3.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Bostock (DOL) | $9,310 | 33.2 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reece Robson (NQL) | $15,040 | 51 | 3.4 |
| Value | Kodi Nikorima (DOL) | $8,840 | 38.2 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $16,430 | 43 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Kurt Donoghoe (DOL) | $8,000 | 12.2 | 1.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Plath (DOL) | $16,170 | 52.4 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jason Taumalolo (NQL) | $8,000 | 33.6 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Euan Aitken (DOL) | $17,260 | 50.3 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Jesse Bromwich (DOL) | $8,720 | 32.7 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Cowboys vs Dolphins Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Kodi Nikorima. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Scott Drinkwater is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jason Taumalolo.
On the other hand, according to our model, Isaiya Katoa is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Cowboys vs Dolphins slate closes at 7:35pm 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 Cowboys vs Dolphins Round 9 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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