NRL Dolphins vs Storm Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2025
Apr 16, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dolphins vs Storm Round 7 DFS contest commences at 8:00pm AEST on April 18, 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 crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Dolphins vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $17,550 | 60.5 | 3.4 |
| Value | Bronson Garlick (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 33.8 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Max Plath (DOL, FLEX/FWD) | $16,720 | 40.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Mark Nicholls (DOL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,180 | 31.8 | 3.9 |
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 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 | Herbie Farnworth (DOL) | $18,060 | 55.9 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jack Howarth (MEL) | $11,400 | 41.4 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (DOL) | $15,310 | 38.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Kane Bradley (MEL) | $8,000 | 24.4 | 3.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $17,550 | 60.5 | 3.4 |
| Value | Bronson Garlick (MEL) | $8,000 | 33.8 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $19,960 | 50.6 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $8,700 | 33.4 | 3.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Eliesa Katoa (MEL) | $17,880 | 53.9 | 3 |
| Value | Mark Nicholls (DOL) | $8,180 | 31.8 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Max Plath (DOL) | $16,720 | 40.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Tui Kamikamica (MEL) | $8,660 | 29 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Dolphins vs Storm Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bronson Garlick. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jahrome Hughes is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Mark Nicholls.
On the other hand, according to our model, Max Plath is one of the worst 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 Dolphins vs Storm slate closes at 8:00pm AEST 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 Storm Round 7 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 Dolphins vs Melbourne Storm prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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