NRL Panthers vs Storm Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2025
Last updated: Aug 14, 2025, 8:22AM | Published: Aug 13, 2025, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Panthers vs Storm Round 24 DFS contest kicks off at 7:50pm AEST on August 14, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble 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 Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you find the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $22,150 | 71.2 | 3.2 |
| Value | Marion Seve (MEL, OB/FLEX) | $8,000 | 35.8 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Scott Sorensen (PEN, FWD/FLEX) | $11,500 | 30.1 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Joe Chan (MEL, OB/FLEX) | $8,000 | 30.6 | 3.8 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide 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 | Dylan Edwards (PEN) | $14,560 | 46.1 | 3.2 |
| Value | Marion Seve (MEL) | $8,000 | 35.8 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Xavier Coates (MEL) | $11,020 | 31.6 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Joe Chan (MEL) | $8,000 | 30.6 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $22,150 | 71.2 | 3.2 |
| Value | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $12,420 | 47 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Cameron Munster (MEL) | $17,370 | 50.3 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Jonah Pezet (MEL) | $8,000 | 7.3 | 0.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Eliesa Katoa (MEL) | $16,310 | 54.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Luke Garner (PEN) | $13,290 | 47.7 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Scott Sorensen (PEN) | $11,500 | 30.1 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Ativalu Lisati (MEL) | $8,000 | 23.3 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Panthers vs Storm Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Marion Seve. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nathan Cleary is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Joe Chan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Scott Sorensen is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Panthers vs Storm 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 Storm 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 Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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