NRL Eels vs Panthers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2025
Last updated: Jul 13, 2025, 5:22AM | Published: Jul 10, 2025, 12:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Eels vs Panthers Round 19 DFS contest commences at 4:05pm AEST on July 13, 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 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 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lindsay Smith (PEN, FLEX/FWD) | $15,390 | 50.5 | 3.3 |
| Value | Daine Laurie (PEN, OB/FLEX) | $10,660 | 47.8 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Nathan Cleary (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $23,420 | 25.6 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Guymer (PAR, FLEX/FWD) | $8,910 | 35.1 | 3.9 |
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 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 | Daine Laurie (PEN) | $10,660 | 47.8 | 4.5 |
| Value | Daine Laurie (PEN) | $10,660 | 47.8 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Josh Addo-Carr (PAR) | $12,650 | 37.8 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Izack Tago (PEN) | $9,520 | 37.3 | 3.9 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brad Schneider (PEN) | $10,480 | 45.5 | 4.3 |
| Value | Brad Schneider (PEN) | $10,480 | 45.5 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $23,420 | 25.6 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Tallyn Da Silva (PAR) | $8,000 | 31.3 | 3.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lindsay Smith (PEN) | $15,390 | 50.5 | 3.3 |
| Value | Luke Garner (PEN) | $12,050 | 49.1 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Isaah Yeo (PEN) | $17,610 | 48.9 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Guymer (PAR) | $8,910 | 35.1 | 3.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Eels vs Panthers Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Daine Laurie. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lindsay Smith 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 Charlie Guymer.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nathan Cleary 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 Eels vs Panthers slate closes at 4:05pm 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 Eels vs Panthers Round 19 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 Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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