NRL Sharks vs Knights Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2024
Last updated: Aug 18, 2024, 5:22AM | Published: Aug 14, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sharks vs Knights Round 24 DFS contest kicks off at 4:05pm AEST on August 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create 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 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Newcastle Knights match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron McInnes (CRO, HH/FLEX) | $17,960 | 58.1 | 3.2 |
| Value | Ronaldo Mulitalo (CRO, OB/FLEX) | $9,090 | 45.7 | 5 |
| Fade | Greg Marzhew (NEW, FLEX/OB) | $15,240 | 38.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Toby Rudolf (CRO, FLEX/FWD) | $9,150 | 44.5 | 4.9 |
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 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 | Kalyn Ponga (NEW) | $18,490 | 54.1 | 2.9 |
| Value | Ronaldo Mulitalo (CRO) | $9,090 | 45.7 | 5 |
| Fade | Greg Marzhew (NEW) | $15,240 | 38.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Sione Katoa (CRO) | $9,880 | 44.9 | 4.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron McInnes (CRO) | $17,960 | 58.1 | 3.2 |
| Value | Phoenix Crossland (NEW) | $8,000 | 37.1 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Tyson Gamble (NEW) | $14,260 | 44.6 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Berrell (CRO) | $8,000 | 20.5 | 2.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Briton Nikora (CRO) | $15,010 | 50.8 | 3.4 |
| Value | Toby Rudolf (CRO) | $9,150 | 44.5 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Tyson Frizell (NEW) | $16,470 | 46.7 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Oregon Kaufusi (CRO) | $8,000 | 37 | 4.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Sharks vs Knights Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ronaldo Mulitalo. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cameron McInnes is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Toby Rudolf.
On the other hand, according to our model, Greg Marzhew is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Sharks vs Knights slate closes at 4:05pm 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 Knights Round 24 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 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Newcastle Knights prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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