NRL Sharks vs Cowboys Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2024
Last updated: Apr 21, 2024, 5:22AM | Published: Apr 17, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sharks vs Cowboys Round 7 DFS contest begins at 4:06pm AEST on April 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests or enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO, FLEX/HH) | $23,210 | 75.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jesse Ramien (CRO, FLEX/OB) | $9,510 | 40.7 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Semi Valemei (NQL, FLEX/OB) | $10,340 | 28 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Braydon Trindall (CRO, FLEX/HH) | $9,000 | 38.4 | 4.3 |
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 | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $18,630 | 55.9 | 3 |
| Value | Jesse Ramien (CRO) | $9,510 | 40.7 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Semi Valemei (NQL) | $10,340 | 28 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | William Kennedy (CRO) | $9,380 | 32.6 | 3.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $23,210 | 75.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Braydon Trindall (CRO) | $9,000 | 38.4 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Blayke Brailey (CRO) | $15,140 | 48.8 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Jake Granville (NQL) | $8,000 | 19.2 | 2.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron McInnes (CRO) | $17,780 | 58 | 3.3 |
| Value | Griffin Neame (NQL) | $8,530 | 32.9 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Jeremiah Nanai (NQL) | $12,300 | 37 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Toby Rudolf (CRO) | $8,000 | 29.4 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Sharks vs Cowboys Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jesse Ramien. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nicholas Hynes is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Braydon Trindall.
On the other hand, according to our model, Semi Valemei is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Sharks vs Cowboys slate closes at 4:06pm 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 Sharks vs Cowboys Round 7 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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