NRL Rabbitohs vs Cowboys Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2024
Last updated: May 18, 2024, 9:22AM | Published: May 15, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Rabbitohs vs Cowboys Round 11 DFS contest commences at 7:45pm AEST on May 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 11.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scott Drinkwater (NQL, OB/FLEX) | $18,470 | 60.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Heilum Luki (NQL, FLEX/FWD) | $9,370 | 40.3 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Latrell Mitchell (SOU, FLEX/OB) | $17,730 | 50 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Tallis Duncan (SOU, 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 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 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) | $18,470 | 60.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson (SOU) | $8,000 | 32.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Latrell Mitchell (SOU) | $17,730 | 50 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Gagai (SOU) | $8,000 | 31.7 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Damien Cook (SOU) | $18,300 | 54.1 | 3 |
| Value | Dion Teaupa (SOU) | $8,880 | 33.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Cody Walker (SOU) | $14,300 | 40.4 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Peter Mamouzelos (SOU) | $8,000 | 18.9 | 2.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reuben Cotter (NQL) | $17,280 | 51.1 | 3 |
| Value | Heilum Luki (NQL) | $9,370 | 40.3 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Jeremiah Nanai (NQL) | $16,490 | 46.9 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Tallis Duncan (SOU) | $8,000 | 34.2 | 4.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Rabbitohs vs Cowboys Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Heilum Luki. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Scott Drinkwater 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 Tallis Duncan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Latrell Mitchell is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Rabbitohs vs Cowboys slate closes at 7:45pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Rabbitohs vs Cowboys Round 11 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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