NRL Dolphins vs Sharks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2026
Last updated: Jul 10, 2026, 3:39AM | Published: Jul 9, 2026, 1:32AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dolphins vs Sharks Round 19 DFS contest starts at 3:00pm AEST on July 11, 2026, 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 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 19.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Dolphins vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Herbie Farnworth (DOL, OB/FLEX) | $20,490 | 64.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Bradley Schneider (DOL, HH/FLEX) | $11,070 | 50.7 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Mawene Hiroti (CRO, FLEX/OB) | $10,770 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Thomas Hazelton (CRO, FWD/FLEX) | $9,420 | 42.2 | 4.5 |
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 refer to 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) | $20,490 | 64.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Trai Fuller (DOL) | $14,610 | 50.9 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Mawene Hiroti (CRO) | $10,770 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | William Kennedy (CRO) | $9,280 | 28.8 | 3.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicho Hynes (CRO) | $18,340 | 57.9 | 3.2 |
| Value | Bradley Schneider (DOL) | $11,070 | 50.7 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Kurt Donoghoe (DOL) | $11,640 | 34.7 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Berrell (CRO) | $8,000 | 25.4 | 3.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connelly Lemuelu (DOL) | $15,940 | 53.7 | 3.4 |
| Value | Thomas Hazelton (CRO) | $9,420 | 42.2 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Teig Wilton (CRO) | $14,560 | 45.1 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Hohepa Puru (CRO) | $8,000 | 30.9 | 3.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Dolphins vs Sharks Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bradley Schneider. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Herbie Farnworth is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Thomas Hazelton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mawene Hiroti 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 Sharks slate closes at 3:00pm 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 Sharks Round 19 contest. 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 Dolphins vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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