NRL Warriors vs Broncos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2024
Last updated: Jun 29, 2024, 4:22AM | Published: Jun 27, 2024, 3:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Warriors vs Broncos Round 17 DFS contest begins at 3:00pm AEST on June 29, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble 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 New Zealand Warriors vs Brisbane Broncos match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (WAR, FLEX/FWD) | $17,720 | 54.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jack Gosiewski (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 39 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Jock Madden (BRI, HH/FLEX) | $17,520 | 44.5 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (WAR, OB/FLEX) | $8,610 | 39.9 | 4.6 |
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 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 | Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (WAR) | $13,940 | 46.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (WAR) | $8,610 | 39.9 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Selwyn Cobbo (BRI) | $16,520 | 43.4 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Adam Pompey (WAR) | $8,000 | 32.4 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Te Maire Martin (WAR) | $11,910 | 44.8 | 3.8 |
| Value | Billy Walters (BRI) | $8,000 | 33.9 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Jock Madden (BRI) | $17,520 | 44.5 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Wayde Egan (WAR) | $9,870 | 38.3 | 3.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (WAR) | $17,720 | 54.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jack Gosiewski (BRI) | $8,000 | 39 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Tohu Harris (WAR) | $15,360 | 40.6 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Kobe Hetherington (BRI) | $9,280 | 41.7 | 4.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Warriors vs Broncos Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Gosiewski. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Addin Fonua-Blake is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jock Madden 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 Warriors vs Broncos slate closes at 3:00pm 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 Warriors vs Broncos Round 17 contest. 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 New Zealand Warriors vs Brisbane Broncos prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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