NRL Titans vs Storm Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2024
Last updated: May 4, 2024, 7:22AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Titans vs Storm Round 9 DFS contest starts at 5:30pm AEST on May 4, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (GOL, FWD/FLEX) | $18,850 | 65.2 | 3.5 |
| Value | Will Warbrick (MEL, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 33.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Klese Haas (GOL, FLEX/FWD) | $10,640 | 27.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Reimis Smith (MEL, OB/FLEX) | $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'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 budget-conscious strategies, "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) | $14,980 | 50.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Will Warbrick (MEL) | $8,000 | 33.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | AJ Brimson (GOL) | $12,390 | 38.4 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Reimis Smith (MEL) | $8,000 | 32.4 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $19,560 | 60.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Kieran Foran (GOL) | $9,680 | 33.6 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Tanah Boyd (GOL) | $15,780 | 49.7 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Verrills (GOL) | $8,000 | 20.8 | 2.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (GOL) | $18,850 | 65.2 | 3.5 |
| Value | Alec MacDonald (MEL) | $8,000 | 28.5 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Klese Haas (GOL) | $10,640 | 27.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Nelson Asofa-Solomona (MEL) | $9,650 | 32.9 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Titans vs Storm Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Will Warbrick. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, David Fifita 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 Reimis Smith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Klese Haas is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Titans vs Storm 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 Titans vs Storm Round 9 slate. 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 Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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