NRL Raiders vs Rabbitohs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2026
Last updated: Jul 16, 2026, 12:27AM | Published: Jul 15, 2026, 9:27AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Raiders vs Rabbitohs Round 20 DFS contest begins at 3:00pm AEST on July 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 crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hudson Young (CAN, FWD/FLEX) | $16,730 | 57.7 | 3.4 |
| Value | Tevita Tatola (SOU, FWD/FLEX) | $9,580 | 36.1 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Latrell Siegwalt (SOU, FLEX/OB) | $12,040 | 4.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Wighton (SOU, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 28.5 | 3.6 |
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 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 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 | Tallis Duncan (SOU) | $17,620 | 54.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jack Wighton (SOU) | $8,000 | 28.5 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Latrell Siegwalt (SOU) | $12,040 | 4.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Savage (CAN) | $8,240 | 28 | 3.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ethan Strange (CAN) | $14,590 | 48.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Ashton Ward (SOU) | $12,380 | 45.2 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Tom Starling (CAN) | $10,470 | 18.5 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Smith (SOU) | $8,000 | 26.6 | 3.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hudson Young (CAN) | $16,730 | 57.7 | 3.4 |
| Value | Tevita Tatola (SOU) | $9,580 | 36.1 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Zac Hosking (CAN) | $15,610 | 42.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Josh Papalii (CAN) | $8,880 | 25.9 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Raiders vs Rabbitohs Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tevita Tatola. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Hudson Young is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jack Wighton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Latrell Siegwalt is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Raiders vs Rabbitohs slate closes at 3:00pm 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 Raiders vs Rabbitohs Round 20 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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