NRL Sharks vs Rabbitohs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2025
Mar 19, 2025, 8:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sharks vs Rabbitohs Round 3 DFS contest begins at 3:00pm AEDT on March 22, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 3.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO, FLEX/HH) | $19,440 | 66.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Oregon Kaufusi (CRO, FWD/FLEX) | $10,100 | 54.9 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Jack Wighton (SOU, OB/FLEX) | $14,660 | 34 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Tuku Hau Tapuha (CRO, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 30.5 | 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'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 | Jesse Ramien (CRO) | $15,010 | 56.6 | 3.8 |
| Value | Samuel Stonestreet (CRO) | $11,200 | 47 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Jack Wighton (SOU) | $14,660 | 34 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Ronaldo Mulitalo (CRO) | $9,930 | 32.7 | 3.3 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $19,440 | 66.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Peter Mamouzelos (SOU) | $12,530 | 52.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Blayke Brailey (CRO) | $13,120 | 36.5 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Sullivan (SOU) | $9,880 | 16.4 | 1.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (CRO) | $19,130 | 59.6 | 3.1 |
| Value | Oregon Kaufusi (CRO) | $10,100 | 54.9 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Keaon Koloamatangi (SOU) | $18,050 | 43.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Tuku Hau Tapuha (CRO) | $8,000 | 30.5 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Sharks vs Rabbitohs Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Oregon Kaufusi. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Tuku Hau Tapuha.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jack Wighton is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Sharks vs Rabbitohs slate closes at 3:00pm AEDT 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 Sharks vs Rabbitohs Round 3 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management 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 South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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