NRL Cowboys vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 4, 2025
Mar 26, 2025, 8:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Cowboys vs Raiders Round 4 DFS contest commences at 5:30pm AEDT on March 29, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 4.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the North Queensland Cowboys vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN, FLEX/HH) | $18,610 | 63.7 | 3.4 |
| Value | Tom Dearden (NQL, FLEX/HH) | $11,040 | 45.2 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Jeremiah Nanai (NQL, FWD/FLEX) | $10,400 | 20.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jaxon Purdue (NQL, FLEX/OB) | $9,780 | 35.8 | 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 | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $16,880 | 46.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jaxon Purdue (NQL) | $9,780 | 35.8 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Matthew Timoko (CAN) | $13,620 | 39.4 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Savelio Tamale (CAN) | $9,310 | 33.3 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN) | $18,610 | 63.7 | 3.4 |
| Value | Tom Dearden (NQL) | $11,040 | 45.2 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Tom Starling (CAN) | $15,200 | 50.5 | 3.3 |
| Cheapie | Owen Pattie (CAN) | $9,020 | 20.2 | 2.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hudson Young (CAN) | $18,630 | 62.5 | 3.4 |
| Value | Corey Horsburgh (CAN) | $15,630 | 56.4 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Jeremiah Nanai (NQL) | $10,400 | 20.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Ata Mariota (CAN) | $8,640 | 28.5 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Cowboys vs Raiders Round 4 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Dearden. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jamal Fogarty is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jaxon Purdue.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jeremiah Nanai 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 Cowboys vs Raiders slate closes at 5:30pm 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 Cowboys vs Raiders Round 4 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 North Queensland Cowboys vs Canberra Raiders prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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