NRL Dolphins vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 27, 2025
Last updated: Sep 6, 2025, 7:24PM | Published: Sep 3, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dolphins vs Raiders Round 27 DFS contest commences at 2:00pm AEST on September 7, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 27.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Dolphins vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaiya Katoa (DOL, FLEX/HH) | $18,080 | 58.9 | 3.3 |
| Value | Noah Martin (CAN, FLEX/FWD) | $10,100 | 40.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Trey Mooney (CAN, FLEX/FWD) | $11,920 | 32.1 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Adam Cook (CAN, HH/FLEX) | $9,400 | 37.3 | 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'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 | Trai Fuller (DOL) | $17,180 | 56 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jamayne Isaako (DOL) | $9,310 | 36.8 | 4 |
| Fade | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (DOL) | $13,680 | 41.8 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Savelio Tamale (CAN) | $9,920 | 38.9 | 3.9 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $18,080 | 58.9 | 3.3 |
| Value | Adam Cook (CAN) | $9,400 | 37.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Jeremy Marshall-King (DOL) | $16,290 | 47.8 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Manaia Waitere (CAN) | $8,000 | 30.8 | 3.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kurt Donoghoe (DOL) | $14,780 | 54.5 | 3.7 |
| Value | Noah Martin (CAN) | $10,100 | 40.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Trey Mooney (CAN) | $11,920 | 32.1 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Ata Mariota (CAN) | $9,250 | 36.5 | 3.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Dolphins vs Raiders Round 27 teams, consider starting with a value player like Noah Martin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Isaiya Katoa is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Adam Cook.
On the other hand, according to our model, Trey Mooney is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Dolphins vs Raiders slate closes at 2:00pm 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 Dolphins vs Raiders Round 27 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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