NRL Dragons vs Knights Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2026
Last updated: May 8, 2026, 1:24AM | Published: May 6, 2026, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dragons vs Knights Round 10 DFS contest kicks off at 3:00pm AEST on May 9, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 10.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the [St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Newcastle Knights](https://www.statsinsider.com.au/sport-hub/nrl/schedule/2024_10_St. George Illawarra Dragons_new) match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Lucas (NEW, FWD/FLEX) | $17,450 | 63.2 | 3.6 |
| Value | Fletcher Sharpe (NEW, FLEX/HH) | $10,040 | 48.2 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Kyle Flanagan (STG, HH/FLEX) | $12,360 | 4.8 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Clinton Gutherson (STG, FLEX/OB) | $8,270 | 34 | 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 are 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 | Kalyn Ponga (NEW) | $17,880 | 62 | 3.5 |
| Value | Bradman Best (NEW) | $10,660 | 48.6 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Moses Suli (STG) | $12,540 | 42.7 | 3.4 |
| Cheapie | Clinton Gutherson (STG) | $8,270 | 34 | 4.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Damien Cook (STG) | $17,710 | 58 | 3.3 |
| Value | Fletcher Sharpe (NEW) | $10,040 | 48.2 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Kyle Flanagan (STG) | $12,360 | 4.8 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Kade Reed (STG) | $8,000 | 32.2 | 4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Lucas (NEW) | $17,450 | 63.2 | 3.6 |
| Value | Ryan Couchman (STG) | $11,430 | 42.9 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Emre Guler (STG) | $12,540 | 38.8 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Tyson Frizell (NEW) | $9,880 | 36.8 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Dragons vs Knights Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Fletcher Sharpe. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dylan Lucas is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Clinton Gutherson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kyle Flanagan is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Dragons vs Knights 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 Dragons vs Knights Round 10 slate. 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 St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Newcastle Knights prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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