NRL Rabbitohs vs Eels Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 12, 2024
Last updated: May 25, 2024, 8:22AM | Published: May 22, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Rabbitohs vs Eels Round 12 DFS contest kicks off at 7:35pm AEST on May 25, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 12.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Brown (PAR, FLEX/HH) | $20,400 | 62.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Dion Teaupa (SOU, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 33.8 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Damien Cook (SOU, HH/FLEX) | $18,250 | 53 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Sean Russell (PAR, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 33.5 | 4.2 |
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 | Latrell Mitchell (SOU) | $18,000 | 53.7 | 3 |
| Value | Sean Russell (PAR) | $8,000 | 33.5 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Bailey Simonsson (PAR) | $11,900 | 35 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Gagai (SOU) | $8,000 | 32 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Brown (PAR) | $20,400 | 62.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Dion Teaupa (SOU) | $8,000 | 33.8 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Damien Cook (SOU) | $18,250 | 53 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Peter Mamouzelos (SOU) | $8,000 | 21.3 | 2.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | J'maine Hopgood (PAR) | $19,400 | 58 | 3 |
| Value | Bryce Cartwright (PAR) | $11,010 | 45.9 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Sean Keppie (SOU) | $10,680 | 31.3 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Tallis Duncan (SOU) | $8,910 | 37 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Rabbitohs vs Eels Round 12 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dion Teaupa. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dylan Brown is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Sean Russell.
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 entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Rabbitohs vs Eels slate closes at 7:35pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Rabbitohs vs Eels Round 12 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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