NRL Storm vs Panthers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Grand Final, 2024
Last updated: Oct 3, 2024, 11:22PM | Published: Oct 2, 2024, 12:54AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Storm vs Panthers Grand Final, 2024 DFS contest begins at 7:30pm AEDT on October 6, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne Storm vs Penrith Panthers match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN, HH/FLEX) | $24,560 | 76.6 | 3.1 |
| Value | Josh King (MEL, FLEX/FWD) | $9,740 | 38.8 | 4 |
| Fade | Cameron Munster (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $17,750 | 47.9 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Coates (MEL, FLEX/OB) | $8,540 | 33.2 | 3.9 |
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'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 | Dylan Edwards (PEN) | $15,080 | 47 | 3.1 |
| Value | Xavier Coates (MEL) | $8,540 | 33.2 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Brian To'o (PEN) | $14,700 | 44.3 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Jack Howarth (MEL) | $9,740 | 37.7 | 3.9 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $24,560 | 76.6 | 3.1 |
| Value | Mitch Kenny (PEN) | $9,540 | 37.1 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Cameron Munster (MEL) | $17,750 | 47.9 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $8,000 | 19.6 | 2.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN) | $18,560 | 66.8 | 3.6 |
| Value | Josh King (MEL) | $9,740 | 38.8 | 4 |
| Fade | Luke Garner (PEN) | $13,620 | 43.8 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Moses Leota (PEN) | $8,510 | 31 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Storm vs Panthers Grand Final, 2024 teams, consider starting with a value player like Josh King. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nathan Cleary is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Xavier Coates.
On the other hand, according to our model, Cameron Munster is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Storm vs Panthers slate closes at 7:30pm AEDT 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 Storm vs Panthers Grand Final contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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