NRL Rabbitohs vs Sharks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 10, 2026
Last updated: May 9, 2026, 7:25AM | Published: May 6, 2026, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Rabbitohs vs Sharks Round 10 DFS contest starts at 5:30pm AEST on May 9, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 10.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the South Sydney Rabbitohs 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 | Nicholas Hynes (CRO, HH/FLEX) | $18,540 | 62.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Briton Nikora (CRO, FWD/FLEX) | $8,400 | 43.4 | 5.2 |
| Fade | Matthew Dufty (SOU, OB/FLEX) | $15,440 | 8.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Siosifa Talakai (CRO, FLEX/OB) | $8,680 | 39.9 | 4.6 |
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 | KL Iro (CRO) | $16,300 | 51.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Siosifa Talakai (CRO) | $8,680 | 39.9 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Matthew Dufty (SOU) | $15,440 | 8.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Latrell Siegwalt (SOU) | $8,000 | 31.8 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $18,540 | 62.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Ashton Ward (SOU) | $10,060 | 36.6 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Braydon Trindall (CRO) | $14,780 | 43 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Bronson Garlick (SOU) | $8,000 | 20.9 | 2.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron Murray (SOU) | $14,890 | 59.2 | 4 |
| Value | Briton Nikora (CRO) | $8,400 | 43.4 | 5.2 |
| Fade | Adam Elliott (SOU) | $10,450 | 13 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Toby Rudolf (CRO) | $8,200 | 35 | 4.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Rabbitohs vs Sharks Round 10 teams, consider starting with a value player like Briton Nikora. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nicholas Hynes 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 Siosifa Talakai.
On the other hand, according to our model, Matthew Dufty is one of the worst 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 Sharks slate closes at 5:30pm 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 Sharks Round 10 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap 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 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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