NRL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2024
Last updated: May 2, 2024, 9:22AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Round 9 DFS contest begins at 7:50pm AEST on May 2, 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 aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 9.
Featured NRL Games
Draftstars' NRL Full Round slate features these matches:
- Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters
- South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers
- Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm
- Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Canberra Raiders
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs St. George Illawarra Dragons
- North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins
- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers
- Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors
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 best DFS projections in the world.
With the best 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 make the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO, HH/FLEX) | $25,040 | 74.5 | 3 |
| Value | Tyrell Sloan (STG, OB/FLEX) | $8,920 | 42.7 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Elliott Whitehead (CAN, FLEX/FWD) | $16,770 | 36 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jack Bird (STG, OB/FLEX) | $8,000 | 35.6 | 4.5 |
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'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 | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $18,160 | 60.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Tyrell Sloan (STG) | $8,920 | 42.7 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Xavier Savage (CAN) | $10,090 | 25.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Jack Bird (STG) | $8,000 | 35.6 | 4.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $25,040 | 74.5 | 3 |
| Value | Jayden Brailey (NEW) | $10,610 | 48.1 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $16,430 | 43 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Kodi Nikorima (DOL) | $8,840 | 38.2 | 4.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (GOL) | $18,850 | 65.2 | 3.5 |
| Value | Ethan Bullemor (MAN) | $9,690 | 42.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Elliott Whitehead (CAN) | $16,770 | 36 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jason Taumalolo (NQL) | $8,000 | 33.6 | 4.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tyrell Sloan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nicholas Hynes 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 Jack Bird.
On the other hand, according to our model, Elliott Whitehead 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 9 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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