NRL Panthers vs Roosters Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Finals Week 1, 2024
Last updated: Sep 13, 2024, 9:24AM | Published: Sep 11, 2024, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Panthers vs Roosters Finals Week 1 DFS contest commences at 7:50pm AEST on September 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters match-up to help you find the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN, HH/FLEX) | $23,030 | 70.1 | 3 |
| Value | Sandon Smith (SYD, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 35.9 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Brad Schneider (PEN, HH/FLEX) | $10,650 | 9.3 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Mitch Kenny (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $8,650 | 36.3 | 4.2 |
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 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 | James Tedesco (SYD) | $18,970 | 50.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Dominic Young (SYD) | $11,580 | 43.5 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Daniel Tupou (SYD) | $14,420 | 40 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Paul Alamoti (PEN) | $9,520 | 33.6 | 3.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $23,030 | 70.1 | 3 |
| Value | Sandon Smith (SYD) | $8,000 | 35.9 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Brad Schneider (PEN) | $10,650 | 9.3 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Mitch Kenny (PEN) | $8,650 | 36.3 | 4.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN) | $19,800 | 65.7 | 3.3 |
| Value | Luke Garner (PEN) | $10,420 | 44.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Angus Crichton (SYD) | $16,660 | 56.6 | 3.4 |
| Cheapie | Lindsay Collins (SYD) | $9,260 | 36.8 | 4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Panthers vs Roosters Finals Week 1 teams, consider starting with a value player like Sandon Smith. 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 Mitch Kenny.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brad Schneider 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 Panthers vs Roosters 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 Panthers vs Roosters Finals Week 1 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 Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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