NRL Dolphins vs Broncos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 4, 2025
Mar 26, 2025, 8:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dolphins vs Broncos Round 4 DFS contest starts at 8:00pm AEDT on March 28, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 4.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Dolphins vs Brisbane Broncos match-up to help you find the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FLEX/FWD) | $27,020 | 71.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Ben Hunt (BRI, HH/FLEX) | $12,040 | 57.8 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Isaiya Katoa (DOL, FLEX/HH) | $19,670 | 48.8 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Mark Nicholls (DOL, FWD/FLEX) | $9,520 | 35.5 | 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 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 | Reece Walsh (BRI) | $16,010 | 59.2 | 3.7 |
| Value | Selwyn Cobbo (BRI) | $10,810 | 49.8 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Jesse Arthars (BRI) | $12,150 | 33.3 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Jack Bostock (DOL) | $9,940 | 31.3 | 3.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Reynolds (BRI) | $21,130 | 62.8 | 3 |
| Value | Ben Hunt (BRI) | $12,040 | 57.8 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $19,670 | 48.8 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Billy Walters (BRI) | $8,000 | 25.1 | 3.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $27,020 | 71.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Mark Nicholls (DOL) | $9,520 | 35.5 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Max Plath (DOL) | $15,510 | 38.6 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Willison (BRI) | $8,700 | 32 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Dolphins vs Broncos Round 4 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ben Hunt. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Payne Haas 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 Mark Nicholls.
On the other hand, according to our model, Isaiya Katoa is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Dolphins vs Broncos 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 Dolphins vs Broncos Round 4 slate. 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 Dolphins vs Brisbane Broncos prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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