NRL Storm vs Dolphins Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 25, 2024
Last updated: Aug 24, 2024, 7:22AM | Published: Aug 21, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Storm vs Dolphins Round 25 DFS contest begins at 5:30pm AEST on August 24, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 25.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne Storm vs Dolphins match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $20,330 | 62.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jack Howarth (MEL, FLEX/OB) | $9,910 | 43.5 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL, OB/FLEX) | $12,860 | 16.5 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Sualauvi Faalogo (MEL, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 32.4 | 4 |
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 | Herbie Farnworth (DOL) | $15,820 | 49.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jack Howarth (MEL) | $9,910 | 43.5 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $12,860 | 16.5 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Sualauvi Faalogo (MEL) | $8,000 | 32.4 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $20,330 | 62.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Kodi Nikorima (DOL) | $8,850 | 34.1 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Max Plath (DOL) | $19,170 | 52.1 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Sean O'Sullivan (DOL) | $8,000 | 29.6 | 3.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Eliesa Katoa (MEL) | $15,150 | 54.2 | 3.6 |
| Value | Ray Stone (DOL) | $9,500 | 37.6 | 4 |
| Fade | Connelly Lemuelu (DOL) | $12,920 | 40.1 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Nelson Asofa-Solomona (MEL) | $9,520 | 37.2 | 3.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Storm vs Dolphins Round 25 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Howarth. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jahrome Hughes 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 Sualauvi Faalogo.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyran Wishart is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Storm vs Dolphins slate closes at 5:30pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Storm vs Dolphins Round 25 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 Melbourne Storm vs Dolphins prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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