NRL Rabbitohs vs Knights Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Finals Week 1, 2026
Last updated: Sep 9, 2026, 4:37PM | Published: Sep 9, 2026, 2:35PM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Rabbitohs vs Knights Finals Week 1, 2026 DFS contest commences at 7:50pm AEST on September 11, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights match-up to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Latrell Mitchell (SOU, OB/FLEX) | $20,180 | 62.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Tyson Frizell (NEW, FWD/FLEX) | $9,650 | 38.2 | 4 |
| Fade | Fletcher Hunt (NEW, FLEX/OB) | $10,270 | 3.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jack Wighton (SOU, FLEX/OB) | $8,720 | 31.3 | 3.6 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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) | $20,180 | 62.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Kalyn Ponga (NEW) | $13,440 | 52.2 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Fletcher Hunt (NEW) | $10,270 | 3.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jack Wighton (SOU) | $8,720 | 31.3 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Fletcher Sharpe (NEW) | $15,440 | 49.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Phoenix Crossland (NEW) | $11,460 | 43.2 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Jayden Sullivan (SOU) | $12,880 | 42.5 | 3.3 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Smith (SOU) | $8,820 | 27.5 | 3.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron Murray (SOU) | $20,100 | 59.3 | 3 |
| Value | Tyson Frizell (NEW) | $9,650 | 38.2 | 4 |
| Fade | Tevita Tatola (SOU) | $11,680 | 33.5 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Crouch (NEW) | $8,930 | 29.8 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Rabbitohs vs Knights Finals Week 1, 2026 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tyson Frizell. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Latrell Mitchell 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 Jack Wighton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Fletcher Hunt is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Rabbitohs vs Knights slate closes at 7:50pm AEST 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 Knights Finals Week 1 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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