NRL Broncos vs Cowboys Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2025
Mar 19, 2025, 8:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Broncos vs Cowboys Round 3 DFS contest begins at 8:00pm AEDT on March 21, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 3.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Broncos vs North Queensland Cowboys match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $22,100 | 66.8 | 3 |
| Value | Selwyn Cobbo (BRI, FLEX/OB) | $11,040 | 46.5 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL, OB/FLEX) | $17,030 | 46.2 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Gehamat Shibasaki (BRI, FLEX/OB) | $9,230 | 38.2 | 4.1 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options refer to 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 | Reece Walsh (BRI) | $17,040 | 63.6 | 3.7 |
| Value | Selwyn Cobbo (BRI) | $11,040 | 46.5 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $17,030 | 46.2 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Gehamat Shibasaki (BRI) | $9,230 | 38.2 | 4.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Reynolds (BRI) | $18,510 | 61.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Ben Hunt (BRI) | $15,880 | 59.6 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Reece Robson (NQL) | $14,770 | 45.5 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Billy Walters (BRI) | $9,000 | 26.3 | 2.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $22,100 | 66.8 | 3 |
| Value | Jordan McLean (NQL) | $9,130 | 31.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jeremiah Nanai (NQL) | $10,400 | 29.2 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Griffin Neame (NQL) | $9,060 | 30.9 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Broncos vs Cowboys Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Selwyn Cobbo. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Payne Haas is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Gehamat Shibasaki.
On the other hand, according to our model, Scott Drinkwater is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Broncos vs Cowboys slate closes at 8:00pm AEDT 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 Broncos vs Cowboys Round 3 contest. 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 Brisbane Broncos vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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