NRL Dolphins vs Broncos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 26, 2024
Last updated: Aug 31, 2024, 7:22AM | Published: Aug 28, 2024, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dolphins vs Broncos Round 26 DFS contest starts at 5:31pm AEST on August 31, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 26.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Dolphins vs Brisbane Broncos match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Reynolds (BRI, HH/FLEX) | $17,440 | 63.9 | 3.7 |
| Value | Trai Fuller (DOL, FLEX/OB) | $8,780 | 49.3 | 5.6 |
| Fade | Isaiya Katoa (DOL, FLEX/HH) | $15,060 | 17.2 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Josiah Karapani (BRI, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 44.2 | 5.5 |
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'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 | Herbie Farnworth (DOL) | $15,210 | 50.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Trai Fuller (DOL) | $8,780 | 49.3 | 5.6 |
| Fade | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (DOL) | $13,120 | 34.1 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Josiah Karapani (BRI) | $8,000 | 44.2 | 5.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Reynolds (BRI) | $17,440 | 63.9 | 3.7 |
| Value | Sean O'Sullivan (DOL) | $8,000 | 40.9 | 5.1 |
| Fade | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $15,060 | 17.2 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Josh Rogers (BRI) | $9,970 | 38.1 | 3.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Patrick Carrigan (BRI) | $20,030 | 61.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Felise Kaufusi (DOL) | $10,360 | 38.8 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Ray Stone (DOL) | $10,920 | 25.6 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Hubner (DOL) | $8,000 | 29.5 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Dolphins vs Broncos Round 26 teams, consider starting with a value player like Trai Fuller. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Adam Reynolds is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Josiah Karapani.
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 Dolphins vs Broncos 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 Dolphins vs Broncos Round 26 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 Dolphins vs Brisbane Broncos prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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