NRL Dolphins vs Titans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2024
Last updated: Jul 28, 2024, 5:22AM | Published: Jul 24, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dolphins vs Titans Round 21 DFS contest kicks off at 4:05pm AEST on July 28, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (GOL, FWD/FLEX) | $21,700 | 65.9 | 3 |
| Value | Ray Stone (DOL, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 32.1 | 4 |
| Fade | Max Plath (DOL, FLEX/HH) | $17,020 | 43.9 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Josh Kerr (DOL, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 32 | 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 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 | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (DOL) | $14,980 | 55.3 | 3.7 |
| Value | Jojo Fifita (GOL) | $8,000 | 30.8 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Keano Kini (GOL) | $14,500 | 39.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Jake Averillo (DOL) | $8,710 | 31.9 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Campbell (GOL) | $18,560 | 58.7 | 3.2 |
| Value | Kodi Nikorima (DOL) | $9,080 | 35.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Max Plath (DOL) | $17,020 | 43.9 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Sean O'Sullivan (DOL) | $8,830 | 12.6 | 1.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (GOL) | $21,700 | 65.9 | 3 |
| Value | Ray Stone (DOL) | $8,000 | 32.1 | 4 |
| Fade | Beau Fermor (GOL) | $16,650 | 53 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Josh Kerr (DOL) | $8,000 | 32 | 4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Dolphins vs Titans Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ray Stone. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, David Fifita is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Josh Kerr.
On the other hand, according to our model, Max Plath is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Dolphins vs Titans slate closes at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Titans Round 21 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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