NRL Rabbitohs vs Sharks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2025
Last updated: Jul 26, 2025, 9:23AM | Published: Jul 23, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Rabbitohs vs Sharks Round 21 DFS contest commences at 7:36pm AEST on July 26, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create 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 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO, HH/FLEX) | $19,050 | 61.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Billy Burns (CRO, FLEX/FWD) | $9,100 | 43.8 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Jacob Host (SOU, FWD/FLEX) | $10,370 | 17.7 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Lewis Dodd (SOU, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 36.8 | 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 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 | Jesse Ramien (CRO) | $12,790 | 47.5 | 3.7 |
| Value | Sione Katoa (CRO) | $11,370 | 47.5 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Tallis Duncan (SOU) | $16,500 | 39.1 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jye Gray (SOU) | $9,640 | 35.8 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $19,050 | 61.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Lewis Dodd (SOU) | $8,000 | 36.8 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Blayke Brailey (CRO) | $17,720 | 58.1 | 3.3 |
| Cheapie | Siliva Havili (SOU) | $8,280 | 26.4 | 3.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (CRO) | $15,090 | 59.4 | 3.9 |
| Value | Billy Burns (CRO) | $9,100 | 43.8 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Jacob Host (SOU) | $10,370 | 17.7 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Sean Keppie (SOU) | $9,000 | 33.5 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Rabbitohs vs Sharks Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Billy Burns. 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 Lewis Dodd.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob Host is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Rabbitohs vs Sharks slate closes at 7:36pm 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 21 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 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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