NRL Eels vs Rabbitohs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2026
Last updated: Jun 25, 2026, 9:30AM | Published: Jun 24, 2026, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Eels vs Rabbitohs Round 17 DFS contest kicks off at 7:50pm AEST on June 25, 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 essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs match-up to help you find the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tallis Duncan (SOU, OB/FLEX) | $17,290 | 54.8 | 3.2 |
| Value | Tevita Tatola (SOU, FWD/FLEX) | $8,670 | 37.5 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Tallyn Da Silva (PAR, HH/FLEX) | $10,470 | 24.6 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Samrani (PAR, FLEX/OB) | $8,130 | 33.6 | 4.1 |
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 | Tallis Duncan (SOU) | $17,290 | 54.8 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jordan Samrani (PAR) | $8,130 | 33.6 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Isaiah Iongi (PAR) | $12,950 | 42.1 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Sean Russell (PAR) | $8,000 | 28.9 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Moses (PAR) | $17,260 | 52.1 | 3 |
| Value | Ashton Ward (SOU) | $12,470 | 47.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Tallyn Da Silva (PAR) | $10,470 | 24.6 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Smith (SOU) | $8,000 | 26.9 | 3.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (SOU) | $14,880 | 53 | 3.6 |
| Value | Tevita Tatola (SOU) | $8,670 | 37.5 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Cameron Murray (SOU) | $16,880 | 50.1 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Walker (PAR) | $8,000 | 32.5 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Eels vs Rabbitohs Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tevita Tatola. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tallis Duncan is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jordan Samrani.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tallyn Da Silva is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Eels vs Rabbitohs 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 Eels vs Rabbitohs Round 17 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 South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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