NRL Roosters vs Eels Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2024
Last updated: Aug 16, 2024, 9:23AM | Published: Aug 14, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Roosters vs Eels Round 24 DFS contest starts at 8:00pm AEST on August 16, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Roosters vs Parramatta Eels match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Tedesco (SYD, OB/FLEX) | $19,980 | 68.9 | 3.4 |
| Value | Joseph Manu (SYD, OB/FLEX) | $12,760 | 56.7 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Maika Sivo (PAR, OB/FLEX) | $10,700 | 15.4 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Smith (SYD, HH/FLEX) | $9,020 | 39.1 | 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $19,980 | 68.9 | 3.4 |
| Value | Joseph Manu (SYD) | $12,760 | 56.7 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Maika Sivo (PAR) | $10,700 | 15.4 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Will Penisini (PAR) | $9,470 | 37.5 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walker (SYD) | $17,060 | 56.5 | 3.3 |
| Value | Brandon Smith (SYD) | $9,020 | 39.1 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Dylan Brown (PAR) | $16,060 | 48.4 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Hands (PAR) | $9,120 | 35.6 | 3.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Angus Crichton (SYD) | $17,800 | 57.2 | 3.2 |
| Value | Joe Ofahengaue (PAR) | $10,360 | 40.1 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Terrell May (SYD) | $15,540 | 44 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Siua Wong (SYD) | $8,000 | 27.9 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Roosters vs Eels Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Joseph Manu. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, James Tedesco is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Brandon Smith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Maika Sivo is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Roosters vs Eels slate closes at 8:00pm 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 Roosters vs Eels Round 24 contest. 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 Sydney Roosters vs Parramatta Eels prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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