NRL Rabbitohs vs Dragons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026, 10:24PM | Published: Apr 15, 2026, 9:26AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Rabbitohs vs Dragons Round 7 DFS contest commences at 5:30pm AEST on April 18, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the [South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St. George Illawarra Dragons](https://www.statsinsider.com.au/sport-hub/nrl/schedule/2024_7_sou_St. George Illawarra Dragons) match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Latrell Mitchell (SOU, FLEX/OB) | $19,870 | 63.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Matthew Dufty (SOU, OB/FLEX) | $8,000 | 44.3 | 5.5 |
| Fade | David Fale (STG, FLEX/OB) | $10,170 | 26 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Tyrell Sloan (STG, FLEX/OB) | $9,180 | 34.3 | 3.7 |
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 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 | Latrell Mitchell (SOU) | $19,870 | 63.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Matthew Dufty (SOU) | $8,000 | 44.3 | 5.5 |
| Fade | David Fale (STG) | $10,170 | 26 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Tyrell Sloan (STG) | $9,180 | 34.3 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Damien Cook (STG) | $17,450 | 50.1 | 2.9 |
| Value | Cody Walker (SOU) | $11,440 | 42.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Jacob Liddle (STG) | $11,290 | 30.6 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Smith (SOU) | $8,430 | 30 | 3.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron Murray (SOU) | $17,340 | 59.3 | 3.4 |
| Value | Lachlan Hubner (SOU) | $10,490 | 38.5 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Emre Guler (STG) | $12,350 | 38 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Josh Kerr (STG) | $8,170 | 26.5 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Rabbitohs vs Dragons Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Matthew Dufty. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Latrell Mitchell 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 Tyrell Sloan.
On the other hand, according to our model, David Fale is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Rabbitohs vs Dragons slate closes at 5:30pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Rabbitohs vs Dragons Round 7 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 South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St. George Illawarra Dragons prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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