Draftstars preview: Friday NRL fixtures

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Let’s take a look into today’s fixtures.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TITANS v KNIGHTS</h2>



OVERVIEW



This should be a really free-flowing game of footy and
should provide great viewing for punters.



Needing to knuckle down with a win securing a home final, I
expect a strong Newcastle outfit to prove too strong in this one.



However, the Titans are playing some exceptional footy of
late, while the Knights have been up and down at times, so an upset wouldn’t
shock.



I just think the Titans are relying a little too much on
points scoring. Can their defence stand up to the threat of Kalyn Ponga?



With points expected, I’ll be loading up on attacking
players from both sides.



GUNS



Kalyn Ponga 



KP is in sublime touch and I can’t not own him in a likely
high scoring contest. 



Kurt Mann



The K.Mann returns from a one week suspension and has been a
superb Draftstars asset all season.



He’s available at hooker and in the halves, I’ll throw him
in at hooker as it’s a weaker position in this contest and there’s potential in
the halves if the points flow.



He’s been encouraged to play to his strengths since the
shift to hooker which is running the ball, so attacking stats could easily be
added to his workload at No.9.



STARS TO AVOID



David Klemmer



I say this very lightly as I don’t think there are many
stars to avoid in this contest, but I’ve tried to find one. 



My only knock on Klemmer is that if the Knights get a
comfortable lead he’s a huge chance at an early shower having played big
minutes all season.



You’d think Adam O’Brien would also want to get some
additional game time into NSW prop Daniel Saifiti having recently returned from
injury.



Klem will be a very popular pick for good reason, so it
could be a crafty play to leave him out.



VALUE



AJ Brimson



Brimson has been at the heart of the majority of the Titans
attack since they’ve hit form (coinciding with his return from injury), so he’s
another exciting inclusion.



Based on his form and how integral he is to their attack
he’s extremely cheap at under $10k.



COMBINATIONS



Ponga and the left centre



I wanted KP and left winger Edrick Lee, but I can’t own that pair and Brimson. I’m unsure at this stage if Bradman Best returns at left centre or right, so I’ll be tuning into the pre-game to add either Best or Enari Tuala.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RABBITOHS v ROOSTERS</h2>



OVERVIEW



Like most games this weekend, wait until final team lists
are named before entering your side.



There is likely to be late changes across most games in
Round 20.



It’s a very strong Roosters outfit who are peaking at the
right time of year as they always do, so I’ll be favouring their players.



GUNS



James Tedesco



Simply because if you don’t own him it could cost you the
contest…



Damien Cook



It’s encouraging that there’s no other noted hooker in the
squad, so Cook should see his regular 80 minutes regardless of match scenario. 



While I actually think he could score below his Draftstars
average, he’s the best hooking option in this fixture by a mile.



STARS TO AVOID



Cam Murray and Cody Walker



If the Knights knock off the Titans in the game prior, the
Rabbitohs are playing for nothing in regards to ladder position.



As such, I’d be hesitant to pick the likes of Murray and
Walker who may see early spells.



Further, if the Roosters were to take a comfortable lead it
could also lead to reduced game time.



VALUE



Matt Ikuvalu



Ikuvalu comes into a near full strength Roosters side who
will do all the hard yards inside him, he just adds the finishing touches and
it’s simple points for Draftstars.



Liam Knight



Keep an eye on final teams, but I’m expecting Cam Murray to
shift to the edge in place of the suspended Jaydn Su’A and Knight to start at
lock.



Knight hasn’t exactly thrived under the new rules which has
led to a faster ruck, but he’s cheap and should see increased game time if
starting.



COMBINATIONS



Boyd Cordner and James Tedesco



I love the sight of Teddy sweeping out back, Keary hitting Cordner short, who pops a ball to his fullback to cruise over the line.



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class=""><tbody><tr><td>Stat</td><td>Points value</td></tr><tr><td>Try</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>Try-assist</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Field goal</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Linebreak</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Tackle break</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Goal</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Linebreak assist</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Offload</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Tackle </td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Run metre gained</td><td>0.1</td></tr><tr><td>Kick metre gained</td><td>0.05</td></tr><tr><td>Error</td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td>Missed tackle</td><td>0.05</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Draftstars preview: Friday NRL fixtures, Rd 20

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