NRL Sea Eagles vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2024
Last updated: May 3, 2024, 7:22AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sea Eagles vs Raiders Round 9 DFS contest commences at 6:00pm AEST on May 3, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN, HH/FLEX) | $20,310 | 66.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Ethan Bullemor (MAN, FLEX/FWD) | $9,690 | 42.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Elliott Whitehead (CAN, FWD/FLEX) | $16,770 | 36 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Emre Guler (CAN, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 32.5 | 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 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 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) | $14,060 | 51.1 | 3.6 |
| Value | Albert Hopoate (CAN) | $8,540 | 32.3 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Xavier Savage (CAN) | $10,090 | 25.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Sebastian Kris (CAN) | $9,470 | 33.8 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN) | $20,310 | 66.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Lachlan Croker (MAN) | $9,970 | 35.9 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Ethan Strange (CAN) | $11,820 | 32.7 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Danny Levi (CAN) | $8,820 | 31.7 | 3.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Tapine (CAN) | $17,340 | 50.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Ethan Bullemor (MAN) | $9,690 | 42.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Elliott Whitehead (CAN) | $16,770 | 36 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Emre Guler (CAN) | $8,000 | 32.5 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Sea Eagles vs Raiders Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ethan Bullemor. 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 Emre Guler.
On the other hand, according to our model, Elliott Whitehead 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 Raiders slate closes at 6:00pm 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 Sea Eagles vs Raiders Round 9 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 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Canberra Raiders prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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