NRL Rabbitohs vs Panthers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 4, 2025
Mar 26, 2025, 8:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Rabbitohs vs Panthers Round 4 DFS contest commences at 8:00pm AEDT on March 27, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 4.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers match-up to help you find the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN, FWD/FLEX) | $21,040 | 72.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Isaiah Papali'i (PEN, FLEX/FWD) | $10,790 | 52.7 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Brad Schneider (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $10,100 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Trent Toelau (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 38.4 | 4.8 |
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 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 | Brian To'o (PEN) | $14,510 | 57.6 | 4 |
| Value | Daine Laurie (PEN) | $11,090 | 50 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Jack Wighton (SOU) | $12,650 | 31.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Thomas Jenkins (PEN) | $8,000 | 35.1 | 4.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamie Humphreys (SOU) | $23,040 | 60.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | Trent Toelau (PEN) | $8,000 | 38.4 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Brad Schneider (PEN) | $10,100 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Jack Cole (PEN) | $9,950 | 46 | 4.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN) | $21,040 | 72.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Isaiah Papali'i (PEN) | $10,790 | 52.7 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Sean Keppie (SOU) | $12,650 | 31 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Tevita Tatola (SOU) | $9,660 | 35.9 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Rabbitohs vs Panthers Round 4 teams, consider starting with a value player like Isaiah Papali'i. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Trent Toelau.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brad Schneider is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Rabbitohs vs Panthers slate closes at 8:00pm AEDT 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 Rabbitohs vs Panthers Round 4 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 South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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