NRL Warriors vs Titans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2024
Last updated: Apr 25, 2024, 3:22AM | Published: Apr 24, 2024, 1:31AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Warriors vs Titans Round 8 DFS contest begins at 2:00pm AEST on April 25, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests or enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 8.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the New Zealand Warriors vs Gold Coast Titans match-up to help you make the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shaun Johnson (WAR, HH/FLEX) | $21,350 | 70.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jacob Laban (WAR, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 34.9 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Erin Clark (GOL, FLEX/FWD) | $10,530 | 30.1 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Kieran Foran (GOL, HH/FLEX) | $9,650 | 36.2 | 3.7 |
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 are 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 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 | Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (WAR) | $15,840 | 53 | 3.3 |
| Value | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (WAR) | $13,320 | 49.7 | 3.7 |
| Fade | AJ Brimson (GOL) | $11,890 | 38.5 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Marcelo Montoya (WAR) | $9,100 | 32.9 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shaun Johnson (WAR) | $21,350 | 70.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Kieran Foran (GOL) | $9,650 | 36.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Te Maire Martin (WAR) | $10,300 | 33.3 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Verrills (GOL) | $8,610 | 24.6 | 2.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tohu Harris (WAR) | $17,480 | 57.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jacob Laban (WAR) | $8,000 | 34.9 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Erin Clark (GOL) | $10,530 | 30.1 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Liu (GOL) | $8,000 | 27.7 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Warriors vs Titans Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jacob Laban. 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 Kieran Foran.
On the other hand, according to our model, Erin Clark is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Warriors vs Titans slate closes at 2:00pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Titans Round 8 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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