NRL Fantasy Player Rankings 2024
Last updated: 19 July 2024.
With State of Origin done & dusted, the focus of NRL Fantasy coaches now turns to Keepers for the run home!
Longy here - I've crunched the numbers on the most popular targets, as well as the players you're considering holding/selling & churned out the figures based on the 2024 season.
The below are calculated based on five key stats; Consistency; Upside; Injury Risk; Resting Risk; & Job Security.
Tier One
The Best of the Best
| Name | Buy Score | Position | Team | Byes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Haas | 89.83 | Middle Forward | Broncos | 24 | Target Round 20/21, will back up from Origin. |
| Isaah Yeo | 89.33 | Middle Forward | Panthers | None | Target Round 21, being rested Round 20. |
| James Tedesco | 87.62 | Winger/Fullback | Roosters | 23 | Immediate Target, but premium price tag. WFB1. |
| David Fifita | 86.81 | Edge Forward | Titans | None | Immediate Target, my Round 20 Captain. |
| Angus Crichton | 86.17 | Edge Forward | Roosters | 23 | Wait for Round 21, expect reduced mins Round 20. |
| Connor Watson | 85.99 | Middle Forward | Roosters | 23 | Target Round 20/21, will back up from Origin. |
| Jamal Fogarty | 84.28 | Half | Raiders | None | Target Round 21, returning from injury Round 20. |
| Jahrome Hughes without Munster | 83.25 | Half | Storm | None | Avoid. Munster returns Round 22, dropping the Buy Score from 83 to 74. |
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Tier Two
Close Enough is Good Enough
| Name | Buy Score | Position | Team | Byes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Campbell | 81.01 | Winger/Fullback | Titans | None | Elite scorer, but high injury risk. Huge upside. |
| Terrell May | 78.55 | Middle Forward | Roosters | 23 | Elite scorer, but minutes a concern. Huge upside. |
| Dane Gagai | 78.02 | Centre | Knights | 21 | Elite scorer, I'm not investing in expensive centres. |
| Nathan Cleary | 78.00 | Half | Panthers | None | Wait for Round 21, returning from injury & rumoured to be kicking less in Round 20. |
| Reuben Cotter | 77.78 | Middle Forward | Cowboys | 25 | Backing up from Origin. |
| Keaon Koloamatangi | 77.71 | Middle Forward | Rabbitohs | None | Murray's suspension could force Keaon back to the edge, move with caution. |
| Jaydn Su'a | 77.71 | Edge Forward | Dragons | 20 | Solid scorer with upside, on bye. |
| Brian To'o | 77.00 | Winger/Fullback | Panthers | None | Pay for what you get, big POD at weak WFB position. |
| Pat Carrigan | 77.00 | Middle Forward | Broncos | 24 | Backing up from Origin, minor ankle issue. |
| Izack Tago | 76.99 | Centre | Panthers | None | Approx $420K & a strong run home. Target. |
| Joe Tapine | 76.90 | Middle Forward | Raiders | None | Limited upside with limited mins. |
| Daly Cherry-Evans | 76.22 | Half | Sea Eagles | 22 | POD with historical pedigree, could go on a run. |
| Reece Walsh | 76.00 | Winger/Fullback | Broncos | 24 | Broncos desperate for finals, target Round 21. |
| Jeremiah Nanai | 75.39 | Edge Forward | Cowboys | 25 | Dependent on tries. |
| Reed Mahoney | 75.38 | Hooker | Bulldogs | None | Most consistent hooker in Fantasy 2024. |
| Eli Katoa | 75.00 | Edge Forward | Storm | None | Safe, but limited upside. |
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Tier Three
Great options if you're low on trades or cash
| Name | Buy Score | Position | Team | Byes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Drinkwater | 74.94 | Winger/Fullback | Cowboys | 25 | Hold at a weakenned WFB position. |
| Cam McInnes | 74.73 | Middle Forward | Sharks | 20 | Unreliable minutes in a bloated Sharks pack. |
| Mitch Barnett | 74.69 | Edge Forward | Knights | 21 | Expensive, but incredible recent form. |
| Jahrome Hughes w/ Munster | 74.67 | Half | Storm | None | Munster back in Round 22, this will be our reality. |
| Matt Burton | 74.56 | Half | Bulldogs | None | Solid scorer in a hot Dogs side. Other HLFs preferred. |
| Reuben Garrick | 73.92 | Centre | Sea Eagles | 22 | DPP, good price, Turbo at fullback feeding him. |
| Dom Young | 72.72 | Winger/Fullback | Roosters | 23 | Streaky - this is a bet on the Roosters form. |
| Zac Lomax | 72.50 | Centre | Dragons | 20 | Streaky - this is a bet on the Dragons form. |
| Addin Fonua-Blake | 72.13 | Middle Forward | Warriors | 27 | Declining minutes, but Tohu out for year. Upside. |
| Damien Cook | 71.46 | Hooker | Rabbitohs | None | Concerns about minutes. Cook leaving end of 2024 & Bunnies look like missing finals. |
| Reece Robson | 71.29 | Hooker | Cowboys | 25 | Solid option. Historically fades at end of year. |
| Jacob Kiraz | 71.17 | Centre | Bulldogs | None | Keeper DPP with weakenned WFB position. |
| Zac Hosking | 70.99 | Edge Forward | Panthers | None | Enormous upside if the minutes come, wait. |
| Chris Randall | 70.89 | Hooker | Titans | None | High scorer in lock role, small sample size. |
| Dylan Edwards | 70.67 | Winger/Fullback | Panthers | None | Looking like 2-4 week injury. |
| Ben Hunt | 70.44 | Half | Dragons | 20 | There are better options. |
| Val Holmes | 70.44 | Centre | Cowboys | 25 | This is a bet on the Cowboys form. |
| Braydon Trindall | 70.33 | Half | Sharks | 20 | 50 average without Nicho, great value pick. |
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Tier Four
These players either lack scoring upside or security, but are serviceable
| Name | Buy Score | Position | Team | Byes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalyn Ponga | 69.81 | Winger/Fullback | Knights | 21 | Next 3 matches; Origin backup; BYE; Panthers. |
| Briton Nikora | 69.11 | Edge Forward | Sharks | 20 | Explosive, but low base for a forward. Bet on Sharks. |
| Hudson Young | 67.95 | Edge Forward | Raiders | None | Explosive, but low base for a forward. Bet on Raiders. |
| Jacob Preston | 67.83 | Edge Forward | Bulldogs | None | Injury plagued 2024 season, not for me. |
| Herbie Farnworth | 67.64 | Centre | Broncos | 24 | Hold, but don't buy. Not spending on centres. |
| Blayke Brailey | 67.48 | Hooker | Sharks | 20 | Low upside, stable. |
| Adam Reynolds | 67.33 | Half | Broncos | 24 | Returning Round 20, a POD to watch? |
| Jacob Liddle | 66.33 | Hooker | Dragons | 20 | Killing it 2024, injury/mins risk here. |
| Josh Curran | 65.67 | Middle Forward | Warriors | 27 | Not a 50+ scorer, King's injury could change this? |
| Max Plath | 65.30 | Middle Forward | Broncos | 24 | Wait & see how he performs at hooker. |
| Bradman Best | 65.15 | Centre | Knights | 21 | Pricey with injury concerns. 100+ potential any week. |
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Tier Five
POD Watch: You're Swinging for the Fences here!
| Name | Buy Score | Position | Team | Byes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronaldo Mulitalo | 64.94 | Winger/Fullback | Sharks | 20 | This is a wild gamble on the Sharks. |
| Jamayne Isaako | 64.92 | Winger/Fullback | Dolphins | None | This is a wild gamble on the Dolphins. |
| Lachlan Galvin | 64.83 | Half | Bulldogs | None | Rookie in a spoon side, but strong scorer. Hold. |
| Te Maire Martin | 64.33 | Half | Warriors | 27 | Strong scores without SJ, potentially limited window. |
| Jesse Ramien | 63.96 | Centre | Sharks | 20 | Not worth the money. |
| Harry Grant | 63.72 | Hooker | Storm | None | Has been Tier One both 2022 / 23. Buy Round 21. |
| Stefano Utoikamanu | 63.71 | Middle Forward | Tigers | 26 | Overstayed his welcome in our teams. |
| Keano Kini | 63.48 | Winger/Fullback | Titans | None | No job security, sell. |
| Will Penisini | 63.26 | Centre | Eels | 20 | Likely to fade without Moses, sell. |
| Hamoule Olakauatu | 62.44 | Edge Forward | Sea Eagles | 22 | Suspended 2 weeks, then a bye. Sell. |
| Sam Walker | 62.31 | Half | Roosters | 23 | Streaky, not the option I want. |
| Matt Timoko | 62.04 | Centre | Raiders | None | Big upside with Fogarty back, hasn't scored since he got injured. POD buy. |
| Cody Walker | 62.00 | Half | Rabbitohs | None | Not interesting at that price. |
| Cam Munster | 61.83 | Half | Storm | None | Injury & resting risk extremely high. |
| Jackson Hastings | 61.78 | Half | Knights | 21 | Not a keeper, but solid. |
| Joey Manu | 61.31 | Centre | Roosters | 23 | Out until Round 22, then a bye Round 23. Sell. |
| Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow | 61.19 | Centre | Dolphins | None | Relies on tries which he keeps on scoring. Your call. |
| Scott Sorensen | 60.75 | Middle Forward | Panthers | None | Limited upside, good DPP coverage. |
| Jack Wighton | 60.67 | Centre | Raiders | None | In hot form & strong DPP coverage. |
| Elliott Whitehead | 60.29 | Edge Forward | Raiders | None | Hosking back presents risk to his role. |
| Tom Starling | 60.00 | Hooker | Raiders | None | Averages 50+ getting these minutes. Only concern is job security. Worth a cheap diceroll. |
| Tom Eisenhuth | 59.67 | Middle Forward | Storm | None | Limited upside, but solid depth. |
| Api Koroisau | 59.64 | Hooker | Tigers | 26 | Injured 1-2 weeks, upside option. |
| Shaun Johnson | 59.56 | Half | Warriors | 27 | Avoid. Injury plagued 2024. |
| Ryan Papenhuyzen | 59.37 | Winger/Fullback | Storm | None | Intriguing POD in a weak WFB position. Risky. |
| Jack De Belin | 58.81 | Middle Forward | Dragons | 20 | Inconsistent minutes, but has keeper potential. |
| Kayal Iro | 58.81 | Centre | Sharks | 20 | Limited upside, great consistency. Depth piece. |
| Selwyn Cobbo | 58.60 | Centre | Broncos | 24 | Not playing Round 20, not a keeper. Sell. |
| Dylan Lucas | 56.67 | Edge Forward | Knights | 21 | Benched. Sell if still on bench game day. |
| Nat Butcher | 55.59 | Edge Forward | Roosters | 23 | Benched. Sell if still on bench game day. |
| Dylan Brown | 55.25 | Half | Eels | 20 | Will be readjusting this next week, he is set to sky-rocket without Moses. Hold now, Buy R 21. |
| John Bateman | 55.17 | Edge Forward | Tigers | 26 | Limited upside, injury risk present. |
| Samuela Fainu | 55.00 | Middle Forward | Sea Eagles | 22 | Limited upside, rarely scores 50+. Solid depth. |
| Daniel Atkinson | 55.00 | Winger/Fullback | Dolphins | None | Limited sample size, strong scores without Hynes. |
| Kaeo Weekes | 55.00 | Winger/Fullback | Raiders | None | Relies on attacking stats at fullback. |
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Tier Six
Damn, you're still scrolling?
| Name | Buy Score | Position | Team | Byes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Smithies | 54.79 | Middle Forward | Warriors | 27 | Limited upside. |
| Wayde Egan | 54.33 | Hooker | Warriors | 27 | Injury concerns, has borderline keeper potential. |
| Kai Pearce-Paul | 54.33 | Edge Forward | Knights | 21 | Limited upside, solid if he gets 80 mins. |
| Jahream Bula | 53.51 | Winger/Fullback | Tigers | 26 | Low base stats, avoid. |
| Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad | 53.42 | Winger/Fullback | Warriors | 27 | Injured at least 2 more weeks. |
| Tom Trbojevic | 53.30 | Winger/Fullback | Sea Eagles | 22 | Needs to play incredibly well to score in Fantasy. Injury risk a concern. Avoid with low trades. |
| Will Pryce | 53.00 | Winger/Fullback | Knights | 21 | Job security an issue, but great scoring. |
| Roger Tuivasa-Sheck | 52.50 | Centre | Warriors | 27 | Low upside, avoid unless fullback. |
| Greg Marzhew | 52.38 | Winger/Fullback | Knights | 21 | Potential to bounceback with Ponga's return. Unfavourable schedule. |
| Ethan Strange | 52.31 | Centre | Raiders | None | Limited upside, rarely 50+. |
| Brian Kelly | 52.25 | Centre | Titans | None | Not a keeper level centre. |
| Shawn Blore | 51.71 | Edge Forward | Tigers | 26 | Potential for bounceback when Munster returns Round 22, minutes trend is a worry. |
| Deine Mariner | 51.67 | Centre | Broncos | 24 | Heavy attacking stat reliance. |
| Tommy Talau | 51.31 | Centre | Tigers | 26 | Heavy attacking stat reliance. |
| Blaize Talagi | 51.00 | Centre | Eels | 20 | Heavy attacking stat reliance. |
| AJ Brimson | 50.94 | Winger/Fullback | Titans | None | Strong scorer, but injury prone. |
| Paul Alamoti | 50.00 | Centre | Bulldogs | None | Heavy attacking stat reliance. |
Tier Seven
You've gotta be desperate, or in need of depth - hopefully the latter!
| Name | Buy Score | Position | Team | Byes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarome Luai | 49.00 | Half | Panthers | None | Low scorer when Cleary plays. |
| Teig Wilton | 48.83 | Edge Forward | Sharks | 20 | Potential to be value, but not a full blown keeper. |
| Bryce Cartwright | 48.50 | Edge Forward | Eels | 20 | Insecure role at flailing Eels. |
| Isaiah Papali'i | 47.42 | Edge Forward | Tigers | 26 | Low upside in 2024, historical pedigree. |
| Ryan Matterson | 47.00 | Middle Forward | Eels | 20 | Insecure role at flailing Eels. |
| Nathan Brown | 46.86 | Middle Forward | Sea Eagles | 20 | Hold, but don't buy. In good form. |
| Toafoa Sipley | 46.00 | Middle Forward | Sea Eagles | 22 | Hold, but don't buy. In good form. |
| Erin Clark | 44.25 | Hooker | Titans | None | Hold, but don't buy. In good form. |
| Clint Gutherson | 41.67 | Winger/Fullback | Eels | 20 | Knee issue likely to rear it's ugly head before end of year. Legend of the game, but avoid. |
| Jye Gray | 38.25 | Winger/Fullback | Rabbits | None | Expected starting fullback until Round 23, potentially longer if Latrell doesn't return. |
| Jake Simpkin | 37.00 | Hooker | Sea Eagles | 26 | Talk that Croker may be back soon, insecure role. |
| Michael Chee-Kam | 36.00 | Edge Forward | Rabbits | 26 | Historically inconsistent, but could carve a role. |
| Jake Tago | 33.00 | Centre | Eels | None | Insecure role at Parramatta. |
| Jayden Brailey | 32.00 | Hooker | Knights | 21 | Benched, sell. |
| Brendan Hands | 32.00 | Hooker | Eels | 20 | Insecure minutes, sell. |
| Brandon Smith | 31.52 | Hooker | Roosters | 23 | Insecure role, sell. |
| Charlie Guymer | 31.00 | Edge Forward | Eels | 20 | May be under an injury cloud. |
I'll be keeping this updated week to week, so feel free to keep this bookmarked!