NRL Warriors vs Dolphins Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 12, 2024
Last updated: May 26, 2024, 5:22AM | Published: May 22, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Warriors vs Dolphins Round 12 DFS contest starts at 4:05pm AEST on May 26, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 12.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Barnett (WAR, FWD/FLEX) | $12,470 | 55.2 | 4.4 |
| Value | Adam Pompey (WAR, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 35.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Mark Nicholls (DOL, FWD/FLEX) | $16,160 | 40.8 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Marata Niukore (WAR, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 35.4 | 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 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 | Herbie Farnworth (DOL) | $14,370 | 49.6 | 3.5 |
| Value | Adam Pompey (WAR) | $8,000 | 35.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (DOL) | $17,000 | 46.1 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (WAR) | $9,070 | 37.3 | 4.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jeremy Marshall-King (DOL) | $16,950 | 47.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Chanel Harris-Tavita (WAR) | $8,000 | 29.3 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $15,310 | 42.2 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Kodi Nikorima (DOL) | $9,920 | 35.9 | 3.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Barnett (WAR) | $12,470 | 55.2 | 4.4 |
| Value | Marata Niukore (WAR) | $8,000 | 35.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Mark Nicholls (DOL) | $16,160 | 40.8 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Jesse Bromwich (DOL) | $8,000 | 33 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Warriors vs Dolphins Round 12 teams, consider starting with a value player like Adam Pompey. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Mitchell Barnett 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 Marata Niukore.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mark Nicholls is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Warriors vs Dolphins slate closes at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Dolphins Round 12 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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