NRL Eels vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2025
Mar 19, 2025, 8:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Eels vs Bulldogs Round 3 DFS contest begins at 4:05pm AEDT on March 23, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 3.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Parramatta Eels vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | J'maine Hopgood (PAR, FWD/FLEX) | $17,800 | 57.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Joey Lussick (PAR, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 39.4 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Joe Ofahengaue (PAR, FWD/FLEX) | $12,050 | 30.6 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Hayward (BUL, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 39.2 | 4.9 |
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 | Connor Tracey (BUL) | $14,750 | 43.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Blake Wilson (BUL) | $8,720 | 42.5 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Isaiah Iongi (PAR) | $11,030 | 29.4 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Bronson Xerri (BUL) | $9,330 | 38.3 | 4.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reed Mahoney (BUL) | $14,550 | 51.5 | 3.5 |
| Value | Joey Lussick (PAR) | $8,000 | 39.4 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Dylan Brown (PAR) | $16,550 | 46.5 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Hayward (BUL) | $8,000 | 39.2 | 4.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | J'maine Hopgood (PAR) | $17,800 | 57.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Daniel Suluka-Fifita (BUL) | $8,000 | 38.5 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Joe Ofahengaue (PAR) | $12,050 | 30.6 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Kitione Kautoga (PAR) | $8,320 | 28.2 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Eels vs Bulldogs Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Joey Lussick. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, J'maine Hopgood is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Bailey Hayward.
On the other hand, according to our model, Joe Ofahengaue is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Eels vs Bulldogs slate closes at 4:05pm AEDT on Sunday. 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 Eels vs Bulldogs Round 3 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 Parramatta Eels vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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