NRL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2024
Last updated: Jul 11, 2024, 9:23AM | Published: Jul 10, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Round 19 DFS contest commences at 7:50pm AEST on July 11, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 19.
Featured NRL Games
Draftstars' NRL Full Round slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Newcastle Knights
- Gold Coast Titans vs Parramatta Eels
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Wests Tigers
- Brisbane Broncos vs St. George Illawarra Dragons
- Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the strongest DFS projections in the world.
With the latest NRL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NRL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (GOL, FLEX/FWD) | $21,730 | 67.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Trai Fuller (DOL, FLEX/OB) | $11,520 | 51.7 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Sean O'Sullivan (DOL, FLEX/HH) | $11,750 | 12.7 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Ronaldo Mulitalo (CRO, OB/FLEX) | $9,810 | 43.2 | 4.4 |
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 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) | $13,760 | 54.7 | 4 |
| Value | Trai Fuller (DOL) | $11,520 | 51.7 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Deine Mariner (BRI) | $13,890 | 30.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Ronaldo Mulitalo (CRO) | $9,810 | 43.2 | 4.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Campbell (GOL) | $17,930 | 58.9 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jake Simpkin (MAN) | $10,220 | 43 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Sean O'Sullivan (DOL) | $11,750 | 12.7 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Jamie Humphreys (MAN) | $8,780 | 36.3 | 4.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (GOL) | $21,730 | 67.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Karl Lawton (MAN) | $9,680 | 40.3 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Hame Sele (STG) | $11,230 | 26.8 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Guymer (PAR) | $9,080 | 37.7 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Trai Fuller. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, David Fifita 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 Ronaldo Mulitalo.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sean O'Sullivan is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Full Round slate closes at 7:50pm 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 Round 19 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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