NRL Dragons vs Roosters Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2024
Last updated: Apr 25, 2024, 4:22AM | Published: Apr 24, 2024, 1:31AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dragons vs Roosters Round 8 DFS contest commences at 4:05pm AEST on April 25, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests or enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 8.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters match-up to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Tedesco (SYD, FLEX/OB) | $15,580 | 57.1 | 3.7 |
| Value | Dominic Young (SYD, FLEX/OB) | $9,720 | 46 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Zac Lomax (STG, FLEX/OB) | $14,880 | 40.4 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (SYD, FLEX/OB) | $9,960 | 45.2 | 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 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 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) | $15,580 | 57.1 | 3.7 |
| Value | Dominic Young (SYD) | $9,720 | 46 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Zac Lomax (STG) | $14,880 | 40.4 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (SYD) | $9,960 | 45.2 | 4.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ben Hunt (STG) | $17,260 | 55 | 3.2 |
| Value | Connor Watson (SYD) | $10,910 | 48.3 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Luke Keary (SYD) | $14,100 | 44.1 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Flanagan (STG) | $8,820 | 32.7 | 3.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Angus Crichton (SYD) | $13,830 | 54.2 | 3.9 |
| Value | Raymond Faitala-Mariner (STG) | $10,820 | 42.7 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Siua Wong (SYD) | $11,220 | 31.7 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Hame Sele (STG) | $8,830 | 33.8 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Dragons vs Roosters Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dominic Young. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, James Tedesco is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zac Lomax is one of the lowest 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 Dragons vs Roosters slate closes at 4:05pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Roosters Round 8 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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