NRL Dragons vs Dolphins Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2024
Last updated: Jun 30, 2024, 3:22AM | Published: Jun 27, 2024, 3:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dragons vs Dolphins Round 17 DFS contest starts at 2:00pm AEST on June 30, 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 essential 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 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ben Hunt (STG, HH/FLEX) | $19,200 | 59.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Trai Fuller (DOL, OB/FLEX) | $9,480 | 52.4 | 5.5 |
| Fade | Max Plath (DOL, FWD/FLEX) | $17,070 | 49 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Flanagan (STG, FLEX/HH) | $8,900 | 36.8 | 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'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 highlight 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 | Trai Fuller (DOL) | $9,480 | 52.4 | 5.5 |
| Value | Trai Fuller (DOL) | $9,480 | 52.4 | 5.5 |
| Fade | Herbie Farnworth (DOL) | $16,060 | 51.8 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Tyrell Sloan (STG) | $9,440 | 35.7 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ben Hunt (STG) | $19,200 | 59.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Kyle Flanagan (STG) | $8,900 | 36.8 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Jacob Liddle (STG) | $16,780 | 50.4 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Kodi Nikorima (DOL) | $9,940 | 37.5 | 3.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Euan Aitken (DOL) | $18,480 | 55.9 | 3 |
| Value | Tevita Pangai Junior (DOL) | $8,000 | 30.5 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Max Plath (DOL) | $17,070 | 49 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Francis Molo (STG) | $9,710 | 36.6 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Dragons vs Dolphins Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Trai Fuller. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Ben Hunt is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Kyle Flanagan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Max Plath is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Dragons vs Dolphins slate closes at 2:00pm 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 Dragons vs Dolphins Round 17 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 St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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