NRL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2024
Last updated: Aug 8, 2024, 9:23AM | Published: Aug 7, 2024, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Round 23 DFS contest commences at 7:50pm AEST on August 8, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 23.
Featured NRL Games
Draftstars' NRL Full Round slate includes the following matches:
- Gold Coast Titans vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
- Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors
- Canberra Raiders vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
- St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
- Newcastle Knights vs Wests Tigers
- North Queensland Cowboys vs Brisbane Broncos
- Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers
- South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce 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 selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $25,310 | 80 | 3.2 |
| Value | Dylan Lucas (NEW, FLEX/OB) | $9,180 | 49.6 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL, FLEX/HH) | $12,770 | 15.8 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Casey McLean (PEN, FLEX/OB) | $8,570 | 44.7 | 5.2 |
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 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 | Kalyn Ponga (NEW) | $15,410 | 65 | 4.2 |
| Value | Dylan Lucas (NEW) | $9,180 | 49.6 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Jacob Kiraz (BUL) | $15,690 | 41.7 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Casey McLean (PEN) | $8,570 | 44.7 | 5.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $25,310 | 80 | 3.2 |
| Value | Josh Rogers (BRI) | $8,820 | 39.8 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $12,770 | 15.8 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Phoenix Crossland (NEW) | $9,090 | 38.8 | 4.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN) | $19,110 | 65.5 | 3.4 |
| Value | Klese Haas (GOL) | $8,880 | 41.1 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Raymond Faitala-Mariner (STG) | $10,150 | 19.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Taniela Paseka (MAN) | $8,810 | 37.5 | 4.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dylan Lucas. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nathan Cleary is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Casey McLean.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyran Wishart is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering 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 23 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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