NRL Roosters vs Dragons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2024
Last updated: Jul 7, 2024, 3:23AM | Published: Jul 3, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Roosters vs Dragons Round 18 DFS contest kicks off at 2:00pm AEST on July 7, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Tedesco (SYD, FLEX/OB) | $19,320 | 66.8 | 3.5 |
| Value | Dominic Young (SYD, FLEX/OB) | $13,090 | 52.6 | 4 |
| Fade | Nat Butcher (SYD, FLEX/FWD) | $15,250 | 38.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Michael Jennings (SYD, OB/FLEX) | $8,570 | 34.1 | 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 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) | $19,320 | 66.8 | 3.5 |
| Value | Dominic Young (SYD) | $13,090 | 52.6 | 4 |
| Fade | Zac Lomax (STG) | $13,370 | 38.5 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Michael Jennings (SYD) | $8,570 | 34.1 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walker (SYD) | $15,500 | 55.7 | 3.6 |
| Value | Luke Keary (SYD) | $11,210 | 44.8 | 4 |
| Fade | Jacob Liddle (STG) | $16,260 | 43.3 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Flanagan (STG) | $8,820 | 32.9 | 3.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Angus Crichton (SYD) | $16,710 | 60.7 | 3.6 |
| Value | Luciano Leilua (STG) | $11,470 | 44.3 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Nat Butcher (SYD) | $15,250 | 38.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Lindsay Collins (SYD) | $9,400 | 35.4 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Roosters vs Dragons Round 18 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dominic Young. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, James Tedesco 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 Michael Jennings.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nat Butcher is one of the lowest 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 Roosters vs Dragons 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 Roosters vs Dragons Round 18 contest. 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 Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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