NRL Storm vs Sharks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Finals Week 1, 2024
Last updated: Sep 14, 2024, 5:24AM | Published: Sep 11, 2024, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Storm vs Sharks Finals Week 1 DFS contest commences at 4:05pm AEST on September 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $21,010 | 64.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Siosifa Talakai (CRO, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 36.5 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $10,440 | 16.2 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Jack Williams (CRO, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 34.3 | 4.3 |
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'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 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 | Kayal Iro (CRO) | $15,890 | 45.6 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jack Howarth (MEL) | $9,690 | 39.6 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Nick Meaney (MEL) | $12,710 | 41 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Sione Katoa (CRO) | $9,020 | 36.1 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $21,010 | 64.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Cameron Munster (MEL) | $14,140 | 50.9 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $10,440 | 16.2 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Atkinson (CRO) | $8,000 | 10.4 | 1.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron McInnes (CRO) | $15,000 | 54.5 | 3.6 |
| Value | Siosifa Talakai (CRO) | $8,000 | 36.5 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Briton Nikora (CRO) | $17,660 | 53.1 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Jack Williams (CRO) | $8,000 | 34.3 | 4.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Storm vs Sharks Finals Week 1 teams, consider starting with a value player like Siosifa Talakai. 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 Jack Williams.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyran Wishart is one of the lowest 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 Sharks slate closes at 4:05pm 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 Sharks Finals Week 1 slate. 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 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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