NRL Rabbitohs vs Storm Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2026
Last updated: Jul 24, 2026, 3:29AM | Published: Jul 22, 2026, 9:31AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Rabbitohs vs Storm Round 21 DFS contest starts at 8:00pm AEST on July 24, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 21.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Grant (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $17,940 | 57.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | John Radel (SOU, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 36.4 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Jye Gray (SOU, OB/FLEX) | $10,860 | 15.5 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Wighton (SOU, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 32.3 | 4 |
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 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 | Sualauvi Faalogo (MEL) | $16,030 | 53.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jack Wighton (SOU) | $8,000 | 32.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Jye Gray (SOU) | $10,860 | 15.5 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Nick Meaney (MEL) | $9,680 | 36.7 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Grant (MEL) | $17,940 | 57.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $13,650 | 53.4 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Cody Walker (SOU) | $11,670 | 38.7 | 3.3 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Smith (SOU) | $8,260 | 28.5 | 3.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stefano Utoikamanu (MEL) | $16,730 | 57 | 3.4 |
| Value | John Radel (SOU) | $8,000 | 36.4 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Josh King (MEL) | $13,850 | 42.7 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Oryn Keeley (MEL) | $9,490 | 38.4 | 4 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Rabbitohs vs Storm Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like John Radel. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Grant 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 Jack Wighton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jye Gray is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Rabbitohs vs Storm slate closes at 8:00pm AEST on Friday. 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 Storm Round 21 slate. 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 Melbourne Storm prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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