NRL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Semi-Finals, 2024
Last updated: Sep 20, 2024, 9:23AM | Published: Sep 18, 2024, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Semi-Finals DFS contest commences at 7:50pm AEST on September 20, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests.
Featured NRL Games
Draftstars' NRL Full Round slate includes these match-ups:
- Sydney Roosters vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys
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 selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO, FLEX/HH) | $20,200 | 63.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Dominic Young (SYD, FLEX/OB) | $10,740 | 46.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL, FLEX/OB) | $16,690 | 43 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Jordan McLean (NQL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 34.2 | 4.3 |
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 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 | James Tedesco (SYD) | $18,810 | 57.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Dominic Young (SYD) | $10,740 | 46.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $16,690 | 43 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Sione Katoa (CRO) | $9,660 | 40.2 | 4.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $20,200 | 63.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Sandon Smith (SYD) | $8,000 | 33.6 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN) | $19,330 | 54.2 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Croker (MAN) | $9,830 | 37.3 | 3.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Angus Crichton (SYD) | $16,370 | 59.4 | 3.6 |
| Value | Jordan McLean (NQL) | $8,000 | 34.2 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Haumole Olakau'atu (MAN) | $17,530 | 53.5 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Sam McIntyre (NQL) | $8,000 | 33 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
In NRL DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Semi-Finals teams, consider starting with a value player like Dominic Young. 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 Jordan McLean.
On the other hand, according to our model, Scott Drinkwater 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 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 Semi-Finals slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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