NRL Roosters vs Storm Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2024
Last updated: Apr 18, 2024, 9:22AM | Published: Apr 17, 2024, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Roosters vs Storm Round 7 DFS contest starts at 7:50pm AEST on April 18, 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 crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests or even enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you find the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron Munster (MEL, FLEX/HH) | $16,920 | 54.8 | 3.2 |
| Value | Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (SYD, FLEX/OB) | $9,500 | 43.2 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Nick Meaney (MEL, OB/FLEX) | $11,950 | 34.6 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Christian Welch (MEL, FWD/FLEX) | $9,980 | 40.2 | 4 |
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'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 | Joseph Manu (SYD) | $16,760 | 50.7 | 3 |
| Value | Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (SYD) | $9,500 | 43.2 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Nick Meaney (MEL) | $11,950 | 34.6 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Reimis Smith (MEL) | $8,000 | 29.2 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron Munster (MEL) | $16,920 | 54.8 | 3.2 |
| Value | Connor Watson (SYD) | $11,530 | 46 | 4 |
| Fade | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $17,780 | 54.7 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Zach Dockar-Clay (SYD) | $8,000 | 13.7 | 1.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nat Butcher (SYD) | $15,760 | 53.9 | 3.4 |
| Value | Angus Crichton (SYD) | $12,370 | 50.1 | 4 |
| Fade | Terrell May (SYD) | $15,210 | 49.1 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Christian Welch (MEL) | $9,980 | 40.2 | 4 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Roosters vs Storm Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cameron Munster is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Christian Welch.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nick Meaney is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Roosters vs Storm slate closes at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Storm Round 7 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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