NRL Dragons vs Titans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2024
Last updated: Aug 18, 2024, 3:22AM | Published: Aug 14, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dragons vs Titans Round 24 DFS contest begins at 2:00pm AEST on August 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Gold Coast Titans match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (GOL, FWD/FLEX) | $20,810 | 65.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Blake Lawrie (STG, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 40.3 | 5 |
| Fade | AJ Brimson (GOL, FLEX/HH) | $11,510 | 21.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Tyrell Sloan (STG, FLEX/OB) | $9,510 | 42.6 | 4.5 |
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 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 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 | Zac Lomax (STG) | $10,850 | 43.2 | 4 |
| Value | Tyrell Sloan (STG) | $9,510 | 42.6 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Phillip Sami (GOL) | $14,340 | 39.1 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Jack Bird (STG) | $8,000 | 35.5 | 4.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ben Hunt (STG) | $17,890 | 54.4 | 3 |
| Value | Sam Verrills (GOL) | $11,400 | 44.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | AJ Brimson (GOL) | $11,510 | 21.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Lyhkan King-Togia (STG) | $8,000 | 16.1 | 2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (GOL) | $20,810 | 65.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Blake Lawrie (STG) | $8,000 | 40.3 | 5 |
| Fade | Jaydn Su'A (STG) | $17,320 | 48.2 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Klese Haas (GOL) | $9,310 | 37.9 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Dragons vs Titans Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Blake Lawrie. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Tyrell Sloan.
On the other hand, according to our model, AJ Brimson 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 Titans 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 Titans Round 24 slate. 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 St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Gold Coast Titans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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