NRL Eels vs Storm Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2024
Last updated: Jul 26, 2024, 9:23AM | Published: Jul 24, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Eels vs Storm Round 21 DFS contest starts at 8:00pm AEST on July 26, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $21,170 | 66.9 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jack Howarth (MEL, FLEX/OB) | $10,540 | 44 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Cameron Munster (MEL, FLEX/HH) | $15,590 | 26.3 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Will Warbrick (MEL, FLEX/OB) | $9,020 | 36.1 | 4 |
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 | Ryan Papenhuyzen (MEL) | $14,750 | 49 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jack Howarth (MEL) | $10,540 | 44 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Will Penisini (PAR) | $13,580 | 39.2 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Will Warbrick (MEL) | $9,020 | 36.1 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $21,170 | 66.9 | 3.2 |
| Value | Harry Grant (MEL) | $15,300 | 53.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Cameron Munster (MEL) | $15,590 | 26.3 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Hands (PAR) | $8,890 | 30.4 | 3.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Eliesa Katoa (MEL) | $16,980 | 52.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Shaun Lane (PAR) | $10,710 | 37.8 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Reagan Campbell-Gillard (PAR) | $15,140 | 41 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Nelson Asofa-Solomona (MEL) | $8,000 | 28.2 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Eels vs Storm Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Howarth. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jahrome Hughes is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Will Warbrick.
On the other hand, according to our model, Cameron Munster is one of the lowest 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 Storm 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 Storm Round 21 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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