NRL Rabbitohs vs Panthers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2024
Last updated: May 2, 2024, 9:23AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Rabbitohs vs Panthers Round 9 DFS contest kicks off at 7:50pm AEST on May 2, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 9.
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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 choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN, FWD/FLEX) | $18,190 | 60.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jarome Luai (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $11,040 | 44.2 | 4 |
| Fade | Dean Hawkins (SOU, FLEX/HH) | $11,870 | 34.7 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Moses Leota (PEN, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 31.1 | 3.9 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options refer to 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) | $14,770 | 58.2 | 3.9 |
| Value | Brian To'o (PEN) | $14,770 | 58.2 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Jye Gray (SOU) | $10,380 | 32.4 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Tass (SOU) | $8,760 | 29.4 | 3.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Damien Cook (SOU) | $16,120 | 48.3 | 3 |
| Value | Jarome Luai (PEN) | $11,040 | 44.2 | 4 |
| Fade | Dean Hawkins (SOU) | $11,870 | 34.7 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Mitch Kenny (PEN) | $9,720 | 34.8 | 3.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN) | $18,190 | 60.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Moses Leota (PEN) | $8,000 | 31.1 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Cameron Murray (SOU) | $16,920 | 54.8 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Davvy Moale (SOU) | $8,000 | 27.8 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Rabbitohs vs Panthers Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jarome Luai. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Isaah Yeo is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Moses Leota.
On the other hand, according to our model, Dean Hawkins 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 7:50pm AEST 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 9 contest. 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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