NRL Knights vs Warriors Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2024
Last updated: May 5, 2024, 3:22AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Knights vs Warriors Round 9 DFS contest kicks off at 2:00pm AEST on May 5, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shaun Johnson (WAR, HH/FLEX) | $20,680 | 65.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Daniel Saifiti (NEW, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 36.5 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Rocco Berry (WAR, FLEX/OB) | $10,890 | 32.6 | 3 |
| Cheapie | David Armstrong (NEW, FLEX/OB) | $9,400 | 38.2 | 4.1 |
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 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 | Dane Gagai (NEW) | $16,490 | 50.2 | 3 |
| Value | David Armstrong (NEW) | $9,400 | 38.2 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Rocco Berry (WAR) | $10,890 | 32.6 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Enari Tuala (NEW) | $8,630 | 28 | 3.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shaun Johnson (WAR) | $20,680 | 65.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jayden Brailey (NEW) | $10,610 | 48.1 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Jackson Hastings (NEW) | $13,560 | 45.4 | 3.3 |
| Cheapie | Te Maire Martin (WAR) | $9,380 | 32.3 | 3.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (WAR) | $17,410 | 56.8 | 3.3 |
| Value | Daniel Saifiti (NEW) | $8,000 | 36.5 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Kai Pearce-Paul (NEW) | $15,810 | 48.9 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Jack Hetherington (NEW) | $8,000 | 24.8 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Knights vs Warriors Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel Saifiti. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Shaun Johnson is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including David Armstrong.
On the other hand, according to our model, Rocco Berry is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Knights vs Warriors slate closes at 2:00pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Knights vs Warriors Round 9 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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