NRL Bulldogs vs Dolphins Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 12, 2025
Last updated: May 22, 2025, 9:22AM | Published: May 21, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Dolphins Round 12 DFS contest begins at 7:50pm AEST on May 22, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 12.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Dolphins match-up to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL, FLEX/HH) | $16,100 | 58.5 | 3.6 |
| Value | Oryn Keeley (DOL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 34.8 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Viliame Kikau (BUL, FWD/FLEX) | $17,100 | 42.7 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Marcelo Montoya (BUL, OB/FLEX) | $8,340 | 32.4 | 3.9 |
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're 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 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 | Herbie Farnworth (DOL) | $20,310 | 57.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Marcelo Montoya (BUL) | $8,340 | 32.4 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Bronson Xerri (BUL) | $12,040 | 36 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Blake Taaffe (BUL) | $8,250 | 30.6 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $16,100 | 58.5 | 3.6 |
| Value | Kurt Donoghoe (DOL) | $11,320 | 41.8 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Kodi Nikorima (DOL) | $13,100 | 33.7 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Graham (DOL) | $8,000 | 19 | 2.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Curran (BUL) | $14,820 | 48.9 | 3.3 |
| Value | Oryn Keeley (DOL) | $8,000 | 34.8 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Viliame Kikau (BUL) | $17,100 | 42.7 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Felise Kaufusi (DOL) | $8,800 | 33.6 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Dolphins Round 12 teams, consider starting with a value player like Oryn Keeley. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Matt Burton is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Marcelo Montoya.
On the other hand, according to our model, Viliame Kikau is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Bulldogs vs Dolphins slate closes at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Bulldogs vs Dolphins Round 12 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 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Dolphins prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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