NRL Bulldogs vs Warriors Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2025
Last updated: Aug 9, 2025, 9:22AM | Published: Aug 6, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Warriors Round 23 DFS contest commences at 7:36pm AEST on August 9, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Erin Clark (WAR, FLEX/FWD) | $16,560 | 58.5 | 3.5 |
| Value | Bailey Hayward (BUL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 45.4 | 5.7 |
| Fade | Samuel Healey (WAR, FLEX/HH) | $10,860 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Te Maire Martin (WAR, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 40.2 | 5 |
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 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 | Jacob Kiraz (BUL) | $16,820 | 50.8 | 3 |
| Value | Jethro Rinakama (BUL) | $8,200 | 27.7 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (WAR) | $10,330 | 26.8 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (WAR) | $9,880 | 32.1 | 3.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $15,030 | 50.7 | 3.4 |
| Value | Te Maire Martin (WAR) | $8,000 | 40.2 | 5 |
| Fade | Samuel Healey (WAR) | $10,860 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Freddy Lussick (WAR) | $8,000 | 31.6 | 3.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Erin Clark (WAR) | $16,560 | 58.5 | 3.5 |
| Value | Bailey Hayward (BUL) | $8,000 | 45.4 | 5.7 |
| Fade | Leka Halasima (WAR) | $14,960 | 30.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kurt Mann (BUL) | $9,770 | 35.5 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Warriors Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bailey Hayward. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Erin Clark 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 Te Maire Martin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Samuel Healey is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Bulldogs vs Warriors slate closes at 7:36pm 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 Bulldogs vs Warriors Round 23 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 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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