NRL Rabbitohs vs Dragons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2026
Last updated: Apr 18, 2026, 7:24AM | Published: Apr 15, 2026, 9:26AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Rabbitohs vs Dragons Round 7 DFS contest kicks off at 5:30pm AEST on April 18, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve 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 make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Latrell Mitchell (SOU, OB/FLEX) | $19,870 | 63.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Matthew Dufty (SOU, OB/FLEX) | $8,000 | 44.3 | 5.5 |
| Fade | Damien Cook (STG, HH/FLEX) | $17,450 | 25.8 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Josh Kerr (STG, FLEX/FWD) | $8,170 | 41.4 | 5.1 |
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 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 | 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 | Jacob Liddle (STG) | $11,290 | 52 | 4.6 |
| Value | Jacob Liddle (STG) | $11,290 | 52 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Damien Cook (STG) | $17,450 | 25.8 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Bronson Garlick (SOU) | $8,000 | 35.5 | 4.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron Murray (SOU) | $17,340 | 59.3 | 3.4 |
| Value | Josh Kerr (STG) | $8,170 | 41.4 | 5.1 |
| Fade | Keaon Koloamatangi (SOU) | $14,490 | 30.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Sean Keppie (SOU) | $9,250 | 33.4 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
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, check out our cheapie options, including Josh Kerr.
On the other hand, according to our model, Damien Cook is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 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 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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