NRL Panthers vs Roosters Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 13, 2026, 9:40AM | Published: Aug 12, 2026, 9:39AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Panthers vs Roosters Round 24 DFS contest kicks off at 7:50pm AEST on August 13, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters match-up to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN, HH/FLEX) | $25,560 | 74.4 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jack Cogger (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $8,530 | 39.4 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Blaize Talagi (PEN, HH/FLEX) | $10,100 | 3.9 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Salesi Foketi (SYD, FWD/FLEX) | $9,980 | 42.7 | 4.3 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Robert Toia (SYD) | $16,030 | 46.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Izack Tago (PEN) | $9,210 | 37.5 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Dylan Edwards (PEN) | $15,800 | 40.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Cody Ramsey (SYD) | $9,380 | 37.3 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $25,560 | 74.4 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jack Cogger (PEN) | $8,530 | 39.4 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Blaize Talagi (PEN) | $10,100 | 3.9 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Billy Scott (PEN) | $8,000 | 9.1 | 1.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lindsay Smith (PEN) | $15,580 | 59.4 | 3.8 |
| Value | Salesi Foketi (SYD) | $9,980 | 42.7 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Nat Butcher (SYD) | $14,420 | 38.1 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Spencer Leniu (SYD) | $9,060 | 35.5 | 3.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Panthers vs Roosters Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Cogger. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nathan Cleary is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Salesi Foketi.
On the other hand, according to our model, Blaize Talagi is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Panthers vs Roosters 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 Panthers vs Roosters Round 24 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 Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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