NRL Cowboys vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2024
Last updated: Aug 17, 2024, 7:22AM | Published: Aug 14, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Cowboys vs Raiders Round 24 DFS contest begins at 5:31pm AEST on August 17, 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 a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the North Queensland Cowboys vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN, HH/FLEX) | $18,980 | 56.5 | 3 |
| Value | Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (NQL, FLEX/FWD) | $8,760 | 38.2 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Ethan Strange (CAN, FLEX/OB) | $12,940 | 27.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Timoko (CAN, FLEX/OB) | $9,880 | 40.7 | 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 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 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 | Valentine Holmes (NQL) | $15,830 | 54.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Matthew Timoko (CAN) | $9,880 | 40.7 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Ethan Strange (CAN) | $12,940 | 27.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Viliami Vailea (NQL) | $8,000 | 29.9 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN) | $18,980 | 56.5 | 3 |
| Value | Jake Clifford (NQL) | $10,890 | 46.3 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Tom Starling (CAN) | $15,680 | 50.5 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Adam Cook (CAN) | $9,480 | 37.8 | 4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Tapine (CAN) | $17,890 | 55.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (NQL) | $8,760 | 38.2 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Hudson Young (CAN) | $18,090 | 53.3 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Ata Mariota (CAN) | $8,000 | 32.5 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Cowboys vs Raiders Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Kulikefu Finefeuiaki. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jamal Fogarty 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 Matthew Timoko.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ethan Strange is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Cowboys vs Raiders slate closes at 5:31pm 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 Raiders Round 24 contest. 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 Canberra Raiders prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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