NRL Sea Eagles vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2025
Mar 19, 2025, 8:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sea Eagles vs Raiders Round 3 DFS contest starts at 6:15pm AEDT on March 23, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 3.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hudson Young (CAN, FWD/FLEX) | $19,110 | 61.4 | 3.2 |
| Value | Siosiua Taukeiaho (MAN, FLEX/FWD) | $9,540 | 47.5 | 5 |
| Fade | Kaeo Weekes (CAN, FLEX/OB) | $12,000 | 29.3 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Josh Aloiai (MAN, FWD/FLEX) | $8,230 | 33.8 | 4.1 |
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 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 | Reuben Garrick (MAN) | $13,020 | 50.2 | 3.9 |
| Value | Savelio Tamale (CAN) | $8,820 | 34.7 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Kaeo Weekes (CAN) | $12,000 | 29.3 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Clayton Faulalo (MAN) | $8,000 | 28.7 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN) | $18,660 | 60.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jazz Tevaga (MAN) | $10,120 | 49.1 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN) | $20,550 | 60.5 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Owen Pattie (CAN) | $8,000 | 18.6 | 2.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hudson Young (CAN) | $19,110 | 61.4 | 3.2 |
| Value | Siosiua Taukeiaho (MAN) | $9,540 | 47.5 | 5 |
| Fade | Ethan Bullemor (MAN) | $10,320 | 29.8 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Josh Aloiai (MAN) | $8,230 | 33.8 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Sea Eagles vs Raiders Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Siosiua Taukeiaho. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Hudson Young is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Josh Aloiai.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kaeo Weekes is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Sea Eagles vs Raiders slate closes at 6:15pm 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 Sea Eagles vs Raiders 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 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Canberra Raiders prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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