NRL Raiders vs Sea Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2024
Last updated: Aug 10, 2024, 4:23AM | Published: Aug 7, 2024, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Raiders vs Sea Eagles Round 23 DFS contest starts at 3:01pm AEST on August 10, 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 essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Canberra Raiders vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN, HH/FLEX) | $19,440 | 62.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Taniela Paseka (MAN, FLEX/FWD) | $8,810 | 37.5 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Luke Brooks (MAN, HH/FLEX) | $14,720 | 41.2 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Jason Saab (MAN, FLEX/OB) | $9,280 | 39.3 | 4.2 |
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 | Reuben Garrick (MAN) | $15,270 | 56.5 | 3.7 |
| Value | Jason Saab (MAN) | $9,280 | 39.3 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Kaeo Weekes (CAN) | $12,960 | 38.9 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Timoko (CAN) | $9,860 | 40.1 | 4.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN) | $19,440 | 62.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Lachlan Croker (MAN) | $8,890 | 36.2 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Luke Brooks (MAN) | $14,720 | 41.2 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Gordon Chan Kum Tong (MAN) | $8,000 | 17.6 | 2.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Haumole Olakau'atu (MAN) | $18,020 | 60.7 | 3.4 |
| Value | Taniela Paseka (MAN) | $8,810 | 37.5 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Nathan Brown (MAN) | $11,920 | 34.5 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Trey Mooney (CAN) | $8,760 | 31.3 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Raiders vs Sea Eagles Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Taniela Paseka. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Daly Cherry-Evans is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jason Saab.
On the other hand, according to our model, Luke Brooks 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 Raiders vs Sea Eagles slate closes at 3:01pm 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 Raiders vs Sea Eagles Round 23 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Canberra Raiders vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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