NRL Titans vs Dolphins Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 27, 2026
Last updated: Sep 4, 2026, 7:19AM | Published: Sep 2, 2026, 10:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Titans vs Dolphins Round 27 DFS contest begins at 6:00pm AEST on September 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 27.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast Titans vs Dolphins match-up to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Herbie Farnworth (DOL, OB/FLEX) | $17,840 | 71.6 | 4 |
| Value | Brian Pouniu (DOL, OB/FLEX) | $11,330 | 51.4 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Bradley Schneider (DOL, FLEX/HH) | $12,030 | 7.3 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Luke Sommerton (GOL, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 30.6 | 3.8 |
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 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 | Herbie Farnworth (DOL) | $17,840 | 71.6 | 4 |
| Value | Brian Pouniu (DOL) | $11,330 | 51.4 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Phillip Sami (GOL) | $13,440 | 37.7 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Sunny Kama (GOL) | $8,000 | 5.7 | 0.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $16,890 | 63.7 | 3.8 |
| Value | Luke Sommerton (GOL) | $8,000 | 30.6 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Bradley Schneider (DOL) | $12,030 | 7.3 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Sam Verrills (GOL) | $8,000 | 25.5 | 3.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (GOL) | $18,940 | 60.9 | 3.2 |
| Value | Josh Patston (GOL) | $10,010 | 42.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Connelly Lemuelu (DOL) | $14,770 | 11.9 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Morgan Knowles (DOL) | $9,540 | 35.8 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Titans vs Dolphins Round 27 teams, consider starting with a value player like Brian Pouniu. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Herbie Farnworth is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Luke Sommerton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bradley Schneider is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Titans vs Dolphins 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 Titans vs Dolphins Round 27 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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