NRL Dragons vs Warriors Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2024
Last updated: Apr 19, 2024, 7:22AM | Published: Apr 17, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dragons vs Warriors Round 7 DFS contest kicks off at 6:00pm AEST on April 19, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests or even enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St. George Illawarra Dragons vs New Zealand Warriors match-up to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shaun Johnson (WAR, HH/FLEX) | $20,940 | 70.2 | 3.4 |
| Value | Raymond Faitala-Mariner (STG, FWD/FLEX) | $9,150 | 38.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Zac Lomax (STG, FLEX/OB) | $15,090 | 42.7 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Flanagan (STG, HH/FLEX) | $9,430 | 35.4 | 3.8 |
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 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 | Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (WAR) | $14,850 | 49.7 | 3.3 |
| Value | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (WAR) | $13,530 | 48.4 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Zac Lomax (STG) | $15,090 | 42.7 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Mosese Suli (STG) | $9,660 | 34.1 | 3.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shaun Johnson (WAR) | $20,940 | 70.2 | 3.4 |
| Value | Kyle Flanagan (STG) | $9,430 | 35.4 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Ben Hunt (STG) | $17,310 | 55.5 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Te Maire Martin (WAR) | $9,800 | 33.7 | 3.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tohu Harris (WAR) | $16,390 | 56.3 | 3.4 |
| Value | Raymond Faitala-Mariner (STG) | $9,150 | 38.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Jack De Belin (STG) | $15,050 | 45.2 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Hame Sele (STG) | $8,930 | 33.3 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Dragons vs Warriors Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Raymond Faitala-Mariner. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Shaun Johnson 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 Kyle Flanagan.
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 building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Dragons vs Warriors slate closes at 6:00pm 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 Dragons vs Warriors Round 7 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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