NRL Panthers vs Rabbitohs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 26, 2024
Last updated: Aug 30, 2024, 9:22AM | Published: Aug 28, 2024, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Panthers vs Rabbitohs Round 26 DFS contest kicks off at 8:00pm AEST on August 30, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 26.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN, FWD/FLEX) | $20,030 | 66.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jacob Host (SOU, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 34.4 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Damien Cook (SOU, HH/FLEX) | $18,450 | 51.8 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Mitch Kenny (PEN, HH/FLEX) | $9,880 | 37.9 | 3.8 |
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 | Dylan Edwards (PEN) | $18,230 | 60.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Sunia Turuva (PEN) | $11,050 | 46.2 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Jye Gray (SOU) | $12,610 | 37.9 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Paul Alamoti (PEN) | $9,520 | 35.8 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Damien Cook (SOU) | $18,450 | 51.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Mitch Kenny (PEN) | $9,880 | 37.9 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Jack Wighton (SOU) | $15,670 | 47.4 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Peter Mamouzelos (SOU) | $8,000 | 21.2 | 2.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN) | $20,030 | 66.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jacob Host (SOU) | $8,000 | 34.4 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Luke Garner (PEN) | $14,440 | 45.7 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Moses Leota (PEN) | $8,990 | 34 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Panthers vs Rabbitohs Round 26 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jacob Host. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Isaah Yeo is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Mitch Kenny.
On the other hand, according to our model, Damien Cook is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Panthers vs Rabbitohs slate closes at 8:00pm AEST on Friday. 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 Panthers vs Rabbitohs Round 26 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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