NRL Roosters vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 26, 2024
Last updated: Sep 1, 2024, 5:22AM | Published: Aug 28, 2024, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Roosters vs Raiders Round 26 DFS contest commences at 4:05pm AEST on September 1, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 26.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Roosters vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Tedesco (SYD, FLEX/OB) | $21,430 | 67.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Joseph Manu (SYD, OB/FLEX) | $11,970 | 55.5 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Tom Starling (CAN, HH/FLEX) | $14,400 | 32.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Corey Horsburgh (CAN, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 35 | 4.4 |
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) | $21,430 | 67.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Joseph Manu (SYD) | $11,970 | 55.5 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Jordan Rapana (CAN) | $11,200 | 38.6 | 3.5 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Timoko (CAN) | $9,280 | 37.9 | 4.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam Walker (SYD) | $15,810 | 59.4 | 3.8 |
| Value | Luke Keary (SYD) | $10,790 | 45.5 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Tom Starling (CAN) | $14,400 | 32.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Adam Cook (CAN) | $8,000 | 33.2 | 4.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Angus Crichton (SYD) | $15,570 | 56.3 | 3.6 |
| Value | Corey Horsburgh (CAN) | $8,000 | 35 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Hudson Young (CAN) | $18,140 | 50.9 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Ata Mariota (CAN) | $8,000 | 25.2 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Roosters vs Raiders Round 26 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 looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Corey Horsburgh.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom Starling is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Roosters vs Raiders slate closes at 4:05pm 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 Raiders Round 26 contest. 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 Sydney Roosters vs Canberra Raiders prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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