NRL Rabbitohs vs Storm Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2025
Last updated: Jun 21, 2025, 9:22AM | Published: Jun 18, 2025, 1:23PM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Rabbitohs vs Storm Round 16 DFS contest kicks off at 7:36pm AEST on June 21, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 16.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Keaon Koloamatangi (SOU, FLEX/FWD) | $20,570 | 63.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jack Wighton (SOU, OB/FLEX) | $10,540 | 43.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Trent Loiero (MEL, FLEX/FWD) | $15,740 | 33.5 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jack Howarth (MEL, OB/FLEX) | $9,040 | 37 | 4.1 |
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 | Ryan Papenhuyzen (MEL) | $13,480 | 52 | 3.9 |
| Value | Jack Wighton (SOU) | $10,540 | 43.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Alex Johnston (SOU) | $11,870 | 28.3 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Howarth (MEL) | $9,040 | 37 | 4.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron Munster (MEL) | $15,850 | 56.8 | 3.6 |
| Value | Jamie Humphreys (SOU) | $14,060 | 53.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Siliva Havili (SOU) | $10,680 | 34 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $8,590 | 20.1 | 2.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Keaon Koloamatangi (SOU) | $20,570 | 63.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Davvy Moale (SOU) | $8,380 | 34.1 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Trent Loiero (MEL) | $15,740 | 33.5 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Tui Kamikamica (MEL) | $8,000 | 30.6 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Rabbitohs vs Storm Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Wighton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Keaon Koloamatangi is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jack Howarth.
On the other hand, according to our model, Trent Loiero 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 Storm 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 Storm Round 16 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 Melbourne Storm prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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