NRL Wests Tigers vs Cowboys Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 22, 2024
Last updated: Aug 1, 2024, 9:22AM | Published: Jul 31, 2024, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Wests Tigers vs Cowboys Round 22 DFS contest begins at 7:50pm AEST on August 1, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 22.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Wests Tigers vs North Queensland Cowboys match-up to help you make the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachlan Galvin (WST, FLEX/HH) | $18,770 | 57.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Latu Fainu (WST, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 38.1 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Apisai Koroisau (WST, HH/FLEX) | $18,340 | 46.8 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Murray Taulagi (NQL, OB/FLEX) | $9,020 | 41 | 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 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 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 | Valentine Holmes (NQL) | $14,010 | 57.3 | 4.1 |
| Value | Murray Taulagi (NQL) | $9,020 | 41 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $15,710 | 52.2 | 3.3 |
| Cheapie | Viliami Vailea (NQL) | $8,000 | 31.5 | 3.9 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachlan Galvin (WST) | $18,770 | 57.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Latu Fainu (WST) | $8,000 | 38.1 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Apisai Koroisau (WST) | $18,340 | 46.8 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Jake Granville (NQL) | $8,990 | 24 | 2.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jeremiah Nanai (NQL) | $18,090 | 53.9 | 3 |
| Value | Harrison Edwards (NQL) | $8,000 | 34.8 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Alex Twal (WST) | $15,800 | 40.7 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Griffin Neame (NQL) | $9,010 | 34.2 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Wests Tigers vs Cowboys Round 22 teams, consider starting with a value player like Latu Fainu. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachlan Galvin is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Murray Taulagi.
On the other hand, according to our model, Apisai Koroisau 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 Wests Tigers vs Cowboys slate closes at 7:50pm 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 Wests Tigers vs Cowboys Round 22 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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For more on this game, dive into our full Wests Tigers vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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