NRL Cowboys vs Sharks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 2, 2025
Mar 12, 2025, 8:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Cowboys vs Sharks Round 2 DFS contest starts at 5:31pm AEDT on March 15, 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 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 2.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO, FLEX/HH) | $20,150 | 67 | 3.3 |
| Value | Ronaldo Mulitalo (CRO, OB/FLEX) | $9,010 | 37.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL, FLEX/OB) | $16,880 | 43.7 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Jaxon Purdue (NQL, FLEX/OB) | $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 provide 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Jesse Ramien (CRO) | $14,660 | 53.7 | 3.7 |
| Value | Ronaldo Mulitalo (CRO) | $9,010 | 37.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $16,880 | 43.7 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Jaxon Purdue (NQL) | $8,000 | 30.6 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $20,150 | 67 | 3.3 |
| Value | Blayke Brailey (CRO) | $11,670 | 43.9 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Braydon Trindall (CRO) | $14,770 | 48.8 | 3.3 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Atkinson (CRO) | $9,010 | 9 | 1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Briton Nikora (CRO) | $17,640 | 58.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Teig Wilton (CRO) | $13,490 | 49.9 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Sam McIntyre (NQL) | $10,660 | 30.8 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Griffin Neame (NQL) | $9,020 | 32.2 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Cowboys vs Sharks Round 2 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ronaldo Mulitalo. 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 Jaxon Purdue.
On the other hand, according to our model, Scott Drinkwater is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Cowboys vs Sharks slate closes at 5:31pm 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 Sharks Round 2 slate. 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 North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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