Fantasy NRL wrap: Big week for Segeyaro

James Segeyaro (pictured) and Paul Gallen played huge roles in keeping their teams and your fantasy squads firing in Round 24 of Fantasy NRL. Photo / Getty Images.

James Segeyaro and Paul Gallen played huge roles in keeping their teams and your fantasy squads firing in Round 24 of Fantasy NRL.

Panthers 28 Broncos 12
The star: James Segeyaro (82pts) - I'm pretty sure this is the fantasy performance of the season - three tries, four line breaks, 24 tackles and 113 metres-gained.
The dud: Josh Hoffman (9pts) - This was his worst performance of the season, just 58 metres-gained and little else. For $416k he isn't worth it.
Value pick: James Segeyaro (82pts) - All of the above points and stats come for just 188k. He won't do this every week (he had topped 50 points just twice before this round) but he's a decent bench option for your front row.

Rabbitohs 28 Bulldogs 20
The star: Issac Luke (59pts) - For some reason he's the second-most owned front rower in our game despite not averaging in the top 15 of front rowers overall. However, this week he came through for his owners.
The dud: Trent Hodkinson (8pts) - By far his worst fantasy day of the year as the Bulldogs attack was shut down by the Rabbits.
Value pick: George Burgess (44pts) - He'd been quiet the past few weeks but got back his tackling and running best in this one.

Dragons 18 Tigers 34
The star: Tim Simona (53pts) - Simona's had a couple of these huge games this season, sprinkled in with some shockers. However, he's definitely a star on the rise for the Tigers.
The dud: Brett Morris (17pts) - He's not particularly fantasy-relevant but appears here largely due to his $438k price tag. If you have him in your team, ditch him fast.
Value pick: Tim Simona (53pts) - Again, the star happens to have come at a very economical price, this time $125k. Another one to watch for your back bench-spot.

Titans 22 Warriors 24
The star: Nathan Friend (61pts) - This was Friend's third 60+ points haul this year and the fifth time he's made 50+ tackles. He's averaging 57 points over his past 12 games. Buy.
The dud: Manu Vatuvei (16pts) - Big Manu hasn't scored a try in his past three games, his longest drought of the season, and hasn't made a line break the past two. Avoid him until he shows signs of life again.
Value pick: Ryan James (58pts) - I've pointed him out as a great bench option a number of times this season and this week he put on his best fantasy show of the year. For $107k go slot him in to your bench now.

Cowboys 26 Knights 6
The star: Jonathan Thurston (48pts) - The points were spread all around in this one but Thurston deserves the spotlight in leading the Cowboys to their fourth win in a row. He's a decent half back option while the Cowboys are hot.
The dud: Ray Thompson (47pts) - Why the dud call? Well, this is the last time Thompson will be mentioned this season after having his jaw broken by a Kade Snowden shoulder charge. Both players will miss the rest of the season, Snowden through suspension.
Value pick: Wane Ulugia (42pts) - Who? I have no idea either but Ulugia made his first appearance of the season count with two tries, two line breaks and 151 metres gained. For 123k he's worth keeping an eye on.

Canberra 22 Sea Eagles 36
The star: Anthony Watmough (53pts) - The old soldier came through for his owners this week with a great all-round game, his best for quite some time.
The dud: Canberra Raiders - Only Joel Thompson passed 30 fantasy points for the Raiders in an absolute stinker of a day.
Value pick: Joel Thompson (46pts) - Well done Thompson for turning up and posting his second-best fantasy day of the year. There are better options out there I the second row so I'd still avoid him, despite the strong showing.

Storm 64 Eels 4
The star: Cameron Smith (67pts) - Despite the distinct option of the Storm resting their stars in this game, Smith played throughout and posted 10 successful shots at goal for the second time this year.
The dud: Sisa Waqa (14pts) - Waqa, Waqa, Waqa.... Having picked him up for the week expecting a Storm rout, then seeing the scoreline, I expected at least one try from their winger. But no, thanks for nothing Waqa.
Value pick: Ryan Hoffman (59pts) - There aren't many bargains amongst the Storm squad but Hoffman was the best of their expensive squad his week. If you can afford him he's a solid, consistent but not too flashy fantasy second rower.

Sharks 32 Roosters 22
The stars: Paul Gallen (76pts) - As a Queensland supporter it's never easy to write hood things about Paul Gallen, but he was a monster in this game and a huge part of why the Sharks took this win. He's had an injury-wracked season but when he's played he's been a great fantasy second rower, topping 200 metres gained in seven of his 12 appearances.
The dud: James Maloney (13pts) - Phew, I still get to have a crack at a NSW player. This was Maloney's worst game of the year by far. He'll look to get things back on track this weekend against the Titans.
Value pick: Chris Heighington (55pts) - Another player who had their best fantasy day of the year in this round. For 191k he's certainly a solid bench player for your squad.