NRL Sea Eagles vs Dragons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2024
Last updated: Jun 16, 2024, 3:22AM | Published: Jun 12, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sea Eagles vs Dragons Round 15 DFS contest kicks off at 2:00pm AEST on June 16, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 15.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs St. George Illawarra Dragons match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN, HH/FLEX) | $19,290 | 62.8 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jake Simpkin (MAN, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 38.2 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Raymond Faitala-Mariner (STG, FWD/FLEX) | $11,610 | 27.7 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Toafofoa Sipley (MAN, FWD/FLEX) | $9,520 | 39.2 | 4.1 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options highlight 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 | Reuben Garrick (MAN) | $16,720 | 52.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jason Saab (MAN) | $8,720 | 35.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Tommy Talau (MAN) | $10,680 | 30.2 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Lehi Hopoate (MAN) | $8,980 | 34.5 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN) | $19,290 | 62.8 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jake Simpkin (MAN) | $8,000 | 38.2 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Ben Hunt (STG) | $19,580 | 56.1 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Flanagan (STG) | $9,170 | 34 | 3.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Haumole Olakau'atu (MAN) | $18,290 | 58.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Toafofoa Sipley (MAN) | $9,520 | 39.2 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Raymond Faitala-Mariner (STG) | $11,610 | 27.7 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Ethan Bullemor (MAN) | $8,000 | 28.8 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Sea Eagles vs Dragons Round 15 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jake Simpkin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Daly Cherry-Evans is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Toafofoa Sipley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Raymond Faitala-Mariner is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Sea Eagles 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 Sea Eagles vs Dragons Round 15 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 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs St. George Illawarra Dragons prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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