NRL Panthers vs Sea Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2025
Last updated: Apr 25, 2025, 10:22PM | Published: Apr 23, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Panthers vs Sea Eagles Round 8 DFS contest commences at 7:35pm AEST on April 26, 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 a must 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 8.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Penrith Panthers vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $21,300 | 73.9 | 3.5 |
| Value | Jazz Tevaga (MAN, FWD/FLEX) | $9,720 | 42.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Tolutau Koula (MAN, FLEX/OB) | $13,680 | 31.2 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Luke Sommerton (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $8,320 | 35 | 4.2 |
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 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Dylan Edwards (PEN) | $16,600 | 56 | 3.4 |
| Value | Izack Tago (PEN) | $9,180 | 32.9 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Tolutau Koula (MAN) | $13,680 | 31.2 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Tommy Talau (MAN) | $8,000 | 25.4 | 3.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $21,300 | 73.9 | 3.5 |
| Value | Luke Sommerton (PEN) | $8,320 | 35 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN) | $19,050 | 52.7 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Blaize Talagi (PEN) | $9,830 | 32.1 | 3.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN) | $20,680 | 66.9 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jazz Tevaga (MAN) | $9,720 | 42.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Ben Trbojevic (MAN) | $14,560 | 40 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Nathan Brown (MAN) | $8,000 | 28.7 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Panthers vs Sea Eagles Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jazz Tevaga. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nathan Cleary 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 Luke Sommerton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tolutau Koula is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Panthers vs Sea Eagles slate closes at 7:35pm AEST 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 Panthers vs Sea Eagles Round 8 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 Penrith Panthers vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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