NRL Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 5, 2026
Last updated: Apr 3, 2026, 4:26AM | Published: Apr 1, 2026, 8:40AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs Round 5 DFS contest begins at 4:05pm AEDT on April 3, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 5.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs match-up to help you find the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron Murray (SOU, FLEX/FWD) | $17,410 | 58.6 | 3.4 |
| Value | Jacob Kiraz (BUL, FLEX/OB) | $12,420 | 50.1 | 4 |
| Fade | Bronson Xerri (BUL, OB/FLEX) | $10,120 | 16.1 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Kurt Mann (BUL, FLEX/FWD) | $8,120 | 31 | 3.8 |
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 | Latrell Mitchell (SOU) | $19,120 | 55.7 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jacob Kiraz (BUL) | $12,420 | 50.1 | 4 |
| Fade | Bronson Xerri (BUL) | $10,120 | 16.1 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Moala Graham-Taufa (SOU) | $9,320 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $18,970 | 55.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Cody Walker (SOU) | $9,820 | 36.4 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Lachlan Galvin (BUL) | $14,910 | 45.8 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Bronson Garlick (SOU) | $8,000 | 18.3 | 2.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron Murray (SOU) | $17,410 | 58.6 | 3.4 |
| Value | Kurt Mann (BUL) | $8,120 | 31 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Samuel Hughes (BUL) | $11,290 | 24 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jaeman Salmon (BUL) | $8,490 | 29.4 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs Round 5 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jacob Kiraz. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cameron Murray is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Kurt Mann.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bronson Xerri is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs slate closes at 4:05pm AEDT on Friday. 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 Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs Round 5 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 South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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