NRL Eels vs Dolphins Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2024
Last updated: Apr 19, 2024, 9:22AM | Published: Apr 17, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Eels vs Dolphins Round 7 DFS contest commences at 8:00pm AEST on April 19, 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 essential 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 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Parramatta Eels vs Dolphins match-up to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | J'maine Hopgood (PAR, FWD/FLEX) | $19,530 | 58.2 | 3 |
| Value | Max Plath (DOL, FLEX/FWD) | $9,280 | 43.7 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Sean O'Sullivan (DOL, HH/FLEX) | $14,040 | 13.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Kodi Nikorima (DOL, HH/FLEX) | $9,060 | 38.1 | 4.2 |
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 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 | Jamayne Isaako (DOL) | $16,440 | 50.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Morgan Harper (PAR) | $8,820 | 34.7 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Jake Averillo (DOL) | $10,170 | 31.3 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Tesi Niu (DOL) | $8,980 | 33.5 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Brown (PAR) | $18,850 | 55.8 | 3 |
| Value | Kodi Nikorima (DOL) | $9,060 | 38.1 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Sean O'Sullivan (DOL) | $14,040 | 13.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Blaize Talagi (PAR) | $8,000 | 12.9 | 1.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | J'maine Hopgood (PAR) | $19,530 | 58.2 | 3 |
| Value | Max Plath (DOL) | $9,280 | 43.7 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Ray Stone (DOL) | $10,470 | 25.6 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jesse Bromwich (DOL) | $9,910 | 36.4 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Eels vs Dolphins Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Max Plath. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, J'maine Hopgood 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 Kodi Nikorima.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sean O'Sullivan is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Eels vs Dolphins slate closes at 8:00pm 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 Eels vs Dolphins Round 7 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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