NRL Wests Tigers vs Dragons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 16, 2026, 5:58AM | Published: Aug 12, 2026, 9:40AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Wests Tigers vs Dragons Round 24 DFS contest begins at 4:05pm AEST on August 16, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 24.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the [Wests Tigers vs St. George Illawarra Dragons](https://www.statsinsider.com.au/sport-hub/nrl/schedule/2024_24_wst_St. George Illawarra Dragons) match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Doueihi (WST, FLEX/HH) | $19,440 | 71.4 | 3.7 |
| Value | Sunia Turuva (WST, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 35.3 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Damien Cook (STG, HH/FLEX) | $13,000 | 18.4 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Tony Sukkar (WST, FLEX/FWD) | $9,380 | 41.1 | 4.4 |
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 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 | Moses Suli (STG) | $9,830 | 39.9 | 4.1 |
| Value | Sunia Turuva (WST) | $8,000 | 35.3 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Valentine Holmes (STG) | $12,800 | 39.4 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Jahream Bula (WST) | $8,000 | 34.5 | 4.3 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Doueihi (WST) | $19,440 | 71.4 | 3.7 |
| Value | Jacob Liddle (STG) | $9,750 | 41.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Damien Cook (STG) | $13,000 | 18.4 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Lyhkan King-Togia (STG) | $9,210 | 36.5 | 4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST) | $20,040 | 68.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Tony Sukkar (WST) | $9,380 | 41.1 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Alex Seyfarth (WST) | $11,730 | 28.1 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Emre Guler (STG) | $9,850 | 29.3 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Wests Tigers vs Dragons Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Sunia Turuva. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Adam Doueihi 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 Tony Sukkar.
On the other hand, according to our model, Damien Cook is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Wests Tigers vs Dragons slate closes at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Wests Tigers vs Dragons Round 24 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 Wests Tigers vs St. George Illawarra Dragons prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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