NRL Storm vs Dragons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 22, 2024
Last updated: Aug 3, 2024, 7:23AM | Published: Jul 31, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Storm vs Dragons Round 22 DFS contest kicks off at 5:31pm AEST on August 3, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 22.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne Storm vs St. George Illawarra Dragons 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) | $20,150 | 63.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Nelson Asofa-Solomona (MEL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 37.9 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL, FLEX/HH) | $14,700 | 15.8 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Blake Lawrie (STG, FWD/FLEX) | $8,570 | 35.6 | 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 | Ryan Papenhuyzen (MEL) | $15,590 | 51.9 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jack Howarth (MEL) | $11,780 | 45.7 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Grant Anderson (MEL) | $10,140 | 33 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Will Warbrick (MEL) | $9,540 | 31.8 | 3.3 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $20,150 | 63.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Cameron Munster (MEL) | $14,970 | 56.5 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $14,700 | 15.8 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Flanagan (STG) | $8,520 | 31.5 | 3.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Eliesa Katoa (MEL) | $16,110 | 56.6 | 3.5 |
| Value | Nelson Asofa-Solomona (MEL) | $8,000 | 37.9 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Raymond Faitala-Mariner (STG) | $11,330 | 25.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Blake Lawrie (STG) | $8,570 | 35.6 | 4.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Storm vs Dragons Round 22 teams, consider starting with a value player like Nelson Asofa-Solomona. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jahrome Hughes is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Blake Lawrie.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyran Wishart 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 Storm vs Dragons slate closes at 5:31pm 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 Dragons Round 22 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Melbourne Storm vs St. George Illawarra Dragons prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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