NRL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2024
Last updated: Aug 15, 2024, 9:23AM | Published: Aug 14, 2024, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Round 24 DFS contest begins at 7:50pm AEST on August 15, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 24.
Featured NRL Games
Draftstars' NRL Full Round slate consists of the following games:
- Sydney Roosters vs Parramatta Eels
- North Queensland Cowboys vs Canberra Raiders
- Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm
- Wests Tigers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Dolphins
- Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs New Zealand Warriors
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Newcastle Knights
- St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Gold Coast Titans
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 most reliable DFS projections available.
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) | $24,720 | 78.9 | 3.2 |
| Value | Dylan Lucas (NEW, OB/FLEX) | $8,000 | 46.3 | 5.8 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL, FLEX/HH) | $11,190 | 11 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Phoenix Crossland (NEW, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 37.1 | 4.6 |
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 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 | James Tedesco (SYD) | $19,980 | 68.9 | 3.4 |
| Value | Dylan Lucas (NEW) | $8,000 | 46.3 | 5.8 |
| Fade | Ethan Strange (CAN) | $12,940 | 27.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Fletcher Myers (SOU) | $8,000 | 36.3 | 4.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $24,720 | 78.9 | 3.2 |
| Value | Phoenix Crossland (NEW) | $8,000 | 37.1 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $11,190 | 11 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Smith (SYD) | $9,020 | 39.1 | 4.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (GOL) | $20,810 | 65.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Eliesa Katoa (MEL) | $10,850 | 51.8 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Jacob Host (SOU) | $10,460 | 19 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Toby Rudolf (CRO) | $9,150 | 41.7 | 4.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Round 24 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, check out our cheapie options, including Phoenix Crossland.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyran Wishart is one of the worst 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 24 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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