NRL Sharks vs Cowboys Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Semi-Finals, 2024
Last updated: Sep 20, 2024, 9:23AM | Published: Sep 18, 2024, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sharks vs Cowboys Semi-Finals DFS contest kicks off at 7:50pm AEST on September 20, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the strongest DFS projections in the world.
With the latest NRL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NRL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO, FLEX/HH) | $20,200 | 63.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jordan McLean (NQL, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 34.2 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL, FLEX/OB) | $16,690 | 43 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Sione Katoa (CRO, FLEX/OB) | $9,660 | 40.2 | 4.2 |
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 | Kayal Iro (CRO) | $17,110 | 48.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Sione Katoa (CRO) | $9,660 | 40.2 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $16,690 | 43 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Ronaldo Mulitalo (CRO) | $9,960 | 38 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $20,200 | 63.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Reece Robson (NQL) | $13,820 | 52.1 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Tom Dearden (NQL) | $13,200 | 43.7 | 3.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Briton Nikora (CRO) | $17,980 | 57.9 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jordan McLean (NQL) | $8,000 | 34.2 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Thomas Hazelton (CRO) | $10,370 | 33.4 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam McIntyre (NQL) | $8,000 | 33 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Sharks vs Cowboys Semi-Finals teams, consider starting with a value player like Jordan McLean. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nicholas Hynes is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Sione Katoa.
On the other hand, according to our model, Scott Drinkwater is one of the lowest 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 Sharks vs Cowboys slate closes at 7:50pm 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 Sharks vs Cowboys Semi-Finals contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised NRL Sharks vs Cowboys line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
For more on this game, dive into our full Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
