NRL Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2025
Last updated: Jun 27, 2025, 4:23AM | Published: Jun 25, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Round 17 DFS contest begins at 7:50pm AEST on June 28, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Herbie Farnworth (DOL, OB/FLEX) | $20,790 | 69.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Cody Walker (SOU, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 34.9 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Peter Mamouzelos (SOU, FLEX/HH) | $12,770 | 23.2 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Oryn Keeley (DOL, FLEX/FWD) | $8,380 | 34.5 | 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'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) | $20,790 | 69.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Junior Tupou (DOL) | $8,000 | 30.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Alex Johnston (SOU) | $12,250 | 33.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Tyrone Munro (SOU) | $9,140 | 34.7 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $18,790 | 65.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | Cody Walker (SOU) | $8,000 | 34.9 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Peter Mamouzelos (SOU) | $12,770 | 23.2 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Siliva Havili (SOU) | $9,420 | 30.8 | 3.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Keaon Koloamatangi (SOU) | $19,080 | 67.2 | 3.5 |
| Value | Connelly Lemuelu (DOL) | $10,100 | 43.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Jai Arrow (SOU) | $13,730 | 40.8 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Oryn Keeley (DOL) | $8,380 | 34.5 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Cody Walker. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Herbie Farnworth is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Oryn Keeley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Peter Mamouzelos is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Dolphins vs Rabbitohs slate closes at 7:50pm 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 Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Round 17 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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