NRL Dolphins vs Roosters Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 22, 2024
Last updated: Aug 2, 2024, 9:24AM | Published: Jul 31, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dolphins vs Roosters Round 22 DFS contest starts at 8:00pm AEST on August 2, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 22.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters match-up to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Angus Crichton (SYD, FWD/FLEX) | $17,970 | 62.4 | 3.5 |
| Value | Sean O'Sullivan (DOL, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 43.6 | 5.5 |
| Fade | Terrell May (SYD, FLEX/FWD) | $15,720 | 38.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Smith (SYD, HH/FLEX) | $9,430 | 37.3 | 4 |
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 | James Tedesco (SYD) | $20,050 | 60.3 | 3 |
| Value | Joseph Manu (SYD) | $11,870 | 53.2 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (DOL) | $15,550 | 41.3 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i (SYD) | $9,710 | 33.5 | 3.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walker (SYD) | $15,570 | 57.6 | 3.7 |
| Value | Sean O'Sullivan (DOL) | $8,000 | 43.6 | 5.5 |
| Fade | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $16,310 | 45 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Smith (SYD) | $9,430 | 37.3 | 4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Angus Crichton (SYD) | $17,970 | 62.4 | 3.5 |
| Value | Victor Radley (SYD) | $13,560 | 52.6 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Terrell May (SYD) | $15,720 | 38.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Josh Kerr (DOL) | $8,000 | 30.5 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Dolphins vs Roosters Round 22 teams, consider starting with a value player like Sean O'Sullivan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Angus Crichton 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 Brandon Smith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Terrell May is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Dolphins vs Roosters slate closes at 8:00pm AEST on Friday. 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 Roosters Round 22 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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