NRL Rabbitohs vs Knights Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2025
Last updated: Apr 30, 2025, 2:23PM | Published: Apr 30, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Rabbitohs vs Knights Round 9 DFS contest kicks off at 3:00pm AEST on May 3, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 9.
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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 find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Lucas (NEW, FWD/FLEX) | $19,490 | 58.2 | 3 |
| Value | Jayden Sullivan (SOU, FLEX/HH) | $9,250 | 44.2 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Adam Elliott (NEW, FLEX/FWD) | $19,320 | 37.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Tallis Duncan (SOU, FWD/FLEX) | $9,500 | 40.9 | 4.3 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Kalyn Ponga (NEW) | $11,880 | 54.9 | 4.6 |
| Value | Kalyn Ponga (NEW) | $11,880 | 54.9 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Euan Aitken (SOU) | $14,600 | 45.1 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Campbell Graham (SOU) | $9,340 | 34.8 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Fletcher Sharpe (NEW) | $17,160 | 55.5 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jayden Sullivan (SOU) | $9,250 | 44.2 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Jayden Brailey (NEW) | $11,150 | 26.3 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Phoenix Crossland (NEW) | $9,890 | 32.1 | 3.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Lucas (NEW) | $19,490 | 58.2 | 3 |
| Value | Tallis Duncan (SOU) | $9,500 | 40.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Adam Elliott (NEW) | $19,320 | 37.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Saifiti (NEW) | $9,100 | 34.8 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Rabbitohs vs Knights Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jayden Sullivan. 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 Tallis Duncan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Adam Elliott 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 Rabbitohs 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 Rabbitohs vs Knights Round 9 contest. 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 South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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