NRL Dolphins vs Wests Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2025
Mar 19, 2025, 8:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dolphins vs Wests Tigers Round 3 DFS contest kicks off at 5:30pm AEDT on March 22, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Dolphins vs Wests Tigers match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST, FWD/FLEX) | $20,230 | 71.2 | 3.5 |
| Value | Alex Seyfarth (WST, FWD/FLEX) | $10,480 | 48.3 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Max Plath (DOL, FLEX/FWD) | $17,070 | 33.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Mark Nicholls (DOL, FWD/FLEX) | $9,490 | 37.9 | 4 |
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 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 | Herbie Farnworth (DOL) | $17,440 | 58.8 | 3.4 |
| Value | Jeral Skelton (WST) | $11,010 | 47.3 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (DOL) | $15,880 | 49.4 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Jahream Bula (WST) | $9,330 | 37 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachlan Galvin (WST) | $19,030 | 57.8 | 3 |
| Value | Kodi Nikorima (DOL) | $9,850 | 34.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $17,880 | 49.4 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Tallyn Da Silva (WST) | $8,440 | 16.3 | 1.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST) | $20,230 | 71.2 | 3.5 |
| Value | Alex Seyfarth (WST) | $10,480 | 48.3 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Max Plath (DOL) | $17,070 | 33.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Mark Nicholls (DOL) | $9,490 | 37.9 | 4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Dolphins vs Wests Tigers Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Alex Seyfarth. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Terrell May is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Mark Nicholls.
On the other hand, according to our model, Max Plath 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 Dolphins vs Wests Tigers 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 Dolphins vs Wests Tigers Round 3 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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