NRL Raiders vs Rabbitohs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2024
Last updated: Jul 28, 2024, 7:22AM | Published: Jul 24, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Raiders vs Rabbitohs Round 21 DFS contest kicks off at 6:16pm AEST on July 28, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Keaon Koloamatangi (SOU, FLEX/FWD) | $19,970 | 65.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Sebastian Kris (CAN, OB/FLEX) | $8,000 | 34.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Kaeo Weekes (CAN, OB/FLEX) | $15,140 | 38.9 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Host (SOU, FLEX/FWD) | $9,140 | 36.3 | 4 |
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'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 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 | Matthew Timoko (CAN) | $11,730 | 45.1 | 3.8 |
| Value | Sebastian Kris (CAN) | $8,000 | 34.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Kaeo Weekes (CAN) | $15,140 | 38.9 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Rapana (CAN) | $9,360 | 34.7 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Damien Cook (SOU) | $18,680 | 62.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Damien Cook (SOU) | $18,680 | 62.4 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jack Wighton (SOU) | $16,880 | 48.1 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Peter Mamouzelos (SOU) | $8,000 | 21.1 | 2.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Keaon Koloamatangi (SOU) | $19,970 | 65.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jacob Host (SOU) | $9,140 | 36.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Hudson Young (CAN) | $17,390 | 52.1 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Sean Keppie (SOU) | $8,000 | 30 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Raiders vs Rabbitohs Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Sebastian Kris. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Keaon Koloamatangi is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jacob Host.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kaeo Weekes is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Raiders vs Rabbitohs slate closes at 6:16pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Raiders vs Rabbitohs Round 21 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 Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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