NRL Roosters vs Sea Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Semi-Finals, 2024
Last updated: Sep 21, 2024, 8:22AM | Published: Sep 18, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Roosters vs Sea Eagles Semi-Finals DFS contest kicks off at 7:50pm AEST on September 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Roosters vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Watson (SYD, HH/FLEX) | $15,750 | 61.5 | 3.9 |
| Value | Dominic Young (SYD, FLEX/OB) | $10,740 | 46.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Tom Trbojevic (MAN, OB/FLEX) | $17,710 | 47.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Sandon Smith (SYD, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 33.6 | 4.2 |
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're 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) | $18,810 | 57.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Dominic Young (SYD) | $10,740 | 46.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Tom Trbojevic (MAN) | $17,710 | 47.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i (SYD) | $9,920 | 33.6 | 3.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Watson (SYD) | $15,750 | 61.5 | 3.9 |
| Value | Sandon Smith (SYD) | $8,000 | 33.6 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN) | $19,330 | 54.2 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Croker (MAN) | $9,830 | 37.3 | 3.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Angus Crichton (SYD) | $16,370 | 59.4 | 3.6 |
| Value | Lindsay Collins (SYD) | $9,970 | 38.1 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Haumole Olakau'atu (MAN) | $17,530 | 53.5 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Lodge (MAN) | $9,870 | 36.5 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Roosters vs Sea Eagles Semi-Finals teams, consider starting with a value player like Dominic Young. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Connor Watson 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 Sandon Smith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom Trbojevic 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 Sea Eagles slate closes at 7:50pm 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 Roosters vs Sea Eagles Semi-Finals 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 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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