NRL Sharks vs Dolphins Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2024
Last updated: Jun 13, 2024, 9:22AM | Published: Jun 12, 2024, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sharks vs Dolphins Round 15 DFS contest kicks off at 7:50pm AEST on June 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 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've reviewed players from each team in the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Dolphins match-up to help you make the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO, HH/FLEX) | $23,010 | 79.6 | 3.5 |
| Value | Kayal Iro (CRO, FLEX/OB) | $10,450 | 45.6 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Euan Aitken (DOL, FWD/FLEX) | $18,700 | 54.1 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Ronaldo Mulitalo (CRO, FLEX/OB) | $9,300 | 38.4 | 4.1 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 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 | Herbie Farnworth (DOL) | $15,870 | 51.2 | 3.2 |
| Value | Kayal Iro (CRO) | $10,450 | 45.6 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Sione Katoa (CRO) | $12,650 | 39.4 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Ronaldo Mulitalo (CRO) | $9,300 | 38.4 | 4.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $23,010 | 79.6 | 3.5 |
| Value | Kodi Nikorima (DOL) | $9,230 | 36.3 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $13,730 | 42.1 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Kurt Donoghoe (DOL) | $8,000 | 12.6 | 1.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron McInnes (CRO) | $17,520 | 56.5 | 3.2 |
| Value | Siosifa Talakai (CRO) | $10,550 | 42 | 4 |
| Fade | Euan Aitken (DOL) | $18,700 | 54.1 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Toby Rudolf (CRO) | $8,930 | 34.4 | 3.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Sharks vs Dolphins Round 15 teams, consider starting with a value player like Kayal Iro. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Ronaldo Mulitalo.
On the other hand, according to our model, Euan Aitken 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 Dolphins 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 Sharks vs Dolphins Round 15 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 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Dolphins prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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