NRL Cowboys vs Warriors Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 14, 2024
Last updated: Jun 8, 2024, 7:24AM | Published: Jun 6, 2024, 2:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Cowboys vs Warriors Round 14 DFS contest begins at 5:30pm AEST on June 8, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 14.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the North Queensland Cowboys vs New Zealand Warriors match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (WAR, FLEX/FWD) | $19,370 | 55.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (WAR, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 41.6 | 5.2 |
| Fade | Kurt Capewell (WAR, FWD/FLEX) | $10,670 | 18.5 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Marata Niukore (WAR, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 35.8 | 4.5 |
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 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 | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $17,940 | 53.6 | 3 |
| Value | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (WAR) | $8,000 | 41.6 | 5.2 |
| Fade | Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (WAR) | $13,930 | 48.2 | 3.5 |
| Cheapie | Rocco Berry (WAR) | $8,000 | 34.7 | 4.3 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chad Townsend (NQL) | $14,480 | 45.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Wayde Egan (WAR) | $10,080 | 41.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Sam McIntyre (NQL) | $12,120 | 29.3 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Chanel Harris-Tavita (WAR) | $8,880 | 34.5 | 3.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (WAR) | $19,370 | 55.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Marata Niukore (WAR) | $8,000 | 35.8 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Kurt Capewell (WAR) | $10,670 | 18.5 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Edwards (NQL) | $8,000 | 35.8 | 4.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Cowboys vs Warriors Round 14 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dallin Watene-Zelezniak. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Addin Fonua-Blake 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 Marata Niukore.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kurt Capewell is one of the lowest 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 Warriors slate closes at 5:30pm 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 Warriors Round 14 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 New Zealand Warriors prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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