NRL Sea Eagles vs Cowboys Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 1, 2025
Last updated: Mar 6, 2025, 9:57AM | Published: Mar 5, 2025, 8:37AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sea Eagles vs Cowboys Round 1 DFS contest kicks off at 7:35pm AEDT on March 8, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 1.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs North Queensland Cowboys match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN, HH/FLEX) | $19,530 | 60.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Siosiua Taukeiaho (MAN, FLEX/FWD) | $10,420 | 47.1 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL, OB/FLEX) | $17,040 | 45.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Jason Saab (MAN, FLEX/OB) | $8,540 | 37.9 | 4.4 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Tom Trbojevic (MAN) | $17,530 | 51.4 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jason Saab (MAN) | $8,540 | 37.9 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $17,040 | 45.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Jaxon Purdue (NQL) | $8,000 | 32.4 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN) | $19,530 | 60.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jazz Tevaga (MAN) | $10,510 | 42.7 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Luke Brooks (MAN) | $14,780 | 44.3 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Jake Simpkin (MAN) | $8,670 | 12.6 | 1.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Haumole Olakau'atu (MAN) | $18,060 | 56.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Siosiua Taukeiaho (MAN) | $10,420 | 47.1 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Jeremiah Nanai (NQL) | $11,490 | 34.6 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Coen Hess (NQL) | $8,000 | 29.8 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Sea Eagles vs Cowboys Round 1 teams, consider starting with a value player like Siosiua Taukeiaho. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Daly Cherry-Evans 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 Jason Saab.
On the other hand, according to our model, Scott Drinkwater is one of the worst 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 Sea Eagles vs Cowboys slate closes at 7:35pm 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 Sea Eagles vs Cowboys Round 1 contest. 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 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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