NRL Warriors vs Storm Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2024
Last updated: Jun 15, 2024, 6:22AM | Published: Jun 12, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Warriors vs Storm Round 15 DFS contest kicks off at 5:30pm AEST on June 15, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 15.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the New Zealand Warriors vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shaun Johnson (WAR, HH/FLEX) | $19,820 | 60.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (WAR, OB/FLEX) | $8,780 | 40.5 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Addin Fonua-Blake (WAR, FWD/FLEX) | $19,150 | 55.7 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Rocco Berry (WAR, FLEX/OB) | $8,860 | 34.9 | 3.9 |
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'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 | Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (WAR) | $14,810 | 45.2 | 3 |
| Value | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (WAR) | $8,780 | 40.5 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Sualauvi Faalogo (MEL) | $10,400 | 32.9 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Adam Pompey (WAR) | $8,000 | 31.4 | 3.9 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shaun Johnson (WAR) | $19,820 | 60.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $12,960 | 48.6 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Te Maire Martin (WAR) | $12,610 | 37.2 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Bronson Garlick (MEL) | $8,000 | 20.2 | 2.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Eliesa Katoa (MEL) | $18,990 | 57.2 | 3 |
| Value | Marata Niukore (WAR) | $8,770 | 33.2 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Addin Fonua-Blake (WAR) | $19,150 | 55.7 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Nelson Asofa-Solomona (MEL) | $8,000 | 28.7 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Warriors vs Storm Round 15 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dallin Watene-Zelezniak. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Shaun Johnson 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 Rocco Berry.
On the other hand, according to our model, Addin Fonua-Blake is one of the lowest 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 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 Warriors vs Storm Round 15 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 Melbourne Storm prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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