NRL Sharks vs Eels Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2025
Last updated: Apr 30, 2025, 2:22PM | Published: Apr 30, 2025, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sharks vs Eels Round 9 DFS contest commences at 6:00pm AEST on May 2, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Parramatta Eels match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO, FLEX/HH) | $17,580 | 58.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Charlie Guymer (PAR, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 33.6 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Bailey Simonsson (PAR, FLEX/OB) | $12,660 | 30.8 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Ryley Smith (PAR, FLEX/HH) | $9,750 | 35.7 | 3.7 |
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 | KL Iro (CRO) | $17,040 | 52.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Will Penisini (PAR) | $10,060 | 41.1 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Bailey Simonsson (PAR) | $12,660 | 30.8 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Sean Russell (PAR) | $8,000 | 28.9 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Moses (PAR) | $18,990 | 58.6 | 3.1 |
| Value | Ryley Smith (PAR) | $9,750 | 35.7 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Blayke Brailey (CRO) | $15,700 | 47.5 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Atkinson (CRO) | $8,000 | 12.5 | 1.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (CRO) | $18,140 | 56.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Charlie Guymer (PAR) | $8,000 | 33.6 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Jack Williams (PAR) | $14,390 | 41.1 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Walker (PAR) | $9,260 | 33.3 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Sharks vs Eels Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Charlie Guymer. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nicholas Hynes 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 Ryley Smith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bailey Simonsson is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Sharks vs Eels slate closes at 6:00pm 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 Sharks vs Eels Round 9 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 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Parramatta Eels prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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