NRL Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 13, 2026, 3:36PM | Published: Aug 12, 2026, 9:40AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs Round 24 DFS contest starts at 8:00pm AEST on August 14, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs South Sydney Rabbitohs match-up to help you find the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachlan Galvin (BUL, FLEX/HH) | $18,060 | 58.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jayden Sullivan (SOU, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 33.4 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Bronson Xerri (BUL, OB/FLEX) | $10,230 | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jack Wighton (SOU, FLEX/OB) | $8,300 | 31.2 | 3.8 |
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 | Tallis Duncan (SOU) | $16,630 | 51.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jack Wighton (SOU) | $8,300 | 31.2 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Bronson Xerri (BUL) | $10,230 | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Edward Kosi (SOU) | $8,000 | 5 | 0.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachlan Galvin (BUL) | $18,060 | 58.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jayden Sullivan (SOU) | $8,000 | 33.4 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Peter Mamouzelos (SOU) | $10,450 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Smith (SOU) | $8,370 | 30.5 | 3.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron Murray (SOU) | $15,960 | 58.2 | 3.6 |
| Value | Jacob Preston (BUL) | $15,030 | 57.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Josh Curran (BUL) | $11,210 | 17.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Adam Elliott (SOU) | $9,450 | 31.9 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jayden Sullivan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachlan Galvin 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 Jack Wighton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bronson Xerri is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Bulldogs 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 Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs Round 24 contest. 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 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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