NRL Titans vs Rabbitohs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 26, 2026
Last updated: Aug 28, 2026, 2:29AM | Published: Aug 26, 2026, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Titans vs Rabbitohs Round 26 DFS contest commences at 3:00pm AEST on August 29, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 26.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Campbell (GOL, HH/FLEX) | $18,290 | 63.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | Josh Patston (GOL, FWD/FLEX) | $9,260 | 46.6 | 5 |
| Fade | Arama Hau (GOL, FWD/FLEX) | $11,370 | 4.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Bai (GOL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 32.9 | 4.1 |
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 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 | Tallis Duncan (SOU) | $16,940 | 61.4 | 3.6 |
| Value | Matthew Dufty (SOU) | $11,720 | 50.1 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Siale Faeamani (GOL) | $10,100 | 5.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jack Wighton (SOU) | $8,540 | 34.3 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Campbell (GOL) | $18,290 | 63.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | Jayden Sullivan (SOU) | $10,500 | 46.2 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Jamie Humphreys (SOU) | $10,600 | 35.6 | 3.4 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Ilias (GOL) | $9,650 | 37.5 | 3.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (GOL) | $17,690 | 59.4 | 3.4 |
| Value | Josh Patston (GOL) | $9,260 | 46.6 | 5 |
| Fade | Arama Hau (GOL) | $11,370 | 4.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Bai (GOL) | $8,000 | 32.9 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Titans vs Rabbitohs Round 26 teams, consider starting with a value player like Josh Patston. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayden Campbell is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Cooper Bai.
On the other hand, according to our model, Arama Hau is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Titans 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 Titans vs Rabbitohs Round 26 slate. 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 Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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