NRL Panthers vs Storm 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 Panthers vs Storm Round 24 DFS contest begins at 7:50pm AEST on August 15, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you make 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 | Eliesa Katoa (MEL, FLEX/FWD) | $10,850 | 51.8 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $11,190 | 11 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Jack Howarth (MEL, FLEX/OB) | $9,610 | 38.7 | 4 |
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 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 | Brian To'o (PEN) | $15,380 | 54.2 | 3.5 |
| Value | Jack Howarth (MEL) | $9,610 | 38.7 | 4 |
| Fade | Dylan Edwards (PEN) | $17,560 | 51 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Casey McLean (PEN) | $9,110 | 34 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $24,720 | 78.9 | 3.2 |
| Value | Mitch Kenny (PEN) | $8,940 | 34.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $11,190 | 11 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Trent Toelau (PEN) | $8,000 | 17 | 2.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN) | $17,640 | 62 | 3.5 |
| Value | Eliesa Katoa (MEL) | $10,850 | 51.8 | 4.8 |
| Fade | James Fisher-Harris (PEN) | $14,670 | 43.7 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Josh King (MEL) | $9,340 | 37.5 | 4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Panthers vs Storm Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Eliesa Katoa. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nathan Cleary is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jack Howarth.
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 building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Panthers vs Storm 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 Panthers vs Storm Round 24 slate. 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 Melbourne Storm prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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