NRL Storm vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2024
Last updated: Jun 29, 2024, 9:22AM | Published: Jun 27, 2024, 3:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Storm vs Raiders Round 17 DFS contest starts at 7:35pm AEST on June 29, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne Storm vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $21,150 | 68.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jack Howarth (MEL, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 39.9 | 5 |
| Fade | Kaeo Weekes (CAN, FLEX/HH) | $18,910 | 49.8 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Grant Anderson (MEL, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 39.3 | 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 | Matthew Timoko (CAN) | $12,350 | 43.2 | 3.5 |
| Value | Jack Howarth (MEL) | $8,000 | 39.9 | 5 |
| Fade | Jordan Rapana (CAN) | $12,920 | 40.6 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Grant Anderson (MEL) | $8,000 | 39.3 | 4.9 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $21,150 | 68.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Bronson Garlick (MEL) | $8,000 | 35.3 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Kaeo Weekes (CAN) | $18,910 | 49.8 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Tom Starling (CAN) | $9,080 | 35.3 | 3.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Eliesa Katoa (MEL) | $17,410 | 57.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Nelson Asofa-Solomona (MEL) | $8,000 | 30.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Hudson Young (CAN) | $17,160 | 47.5 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Christian Welch (MEL) | $8,820 | 31.1 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Storm vs Raiders Round 17 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 seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Grant Anderson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kaeo Weekes is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Storm vs Raiders slate closes at 7:35pm 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 Raiders Round 17 contest. 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 Canberra Raiders prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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