NRL Bulldogs vs Warriors Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2025
Last updated: Aug 8, 2025, 6:25AM | Published: Aug 6, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Warriors Round 23 DFS contest starts at 7:35pm AEST on August 9, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make 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 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Erin Clark (WAR, FLEX/FWD) | $16,560 | 58.5 | 3.5 |
| Value | Samuel Healey (WAR, HH/FLEX) | $10,860 | 44.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (WAR, OB/FLEX) | $10,330 | 26.8 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Kurt Mann (BUL, FWD/FLEX) | $9,770 | 35.5 | 3.6 |
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 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 | Samuel Healey (WAR) | $10,860 | 44.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Reed Mahoney (BUL) | $13,420 | 36.6 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Te Maire Martin (WAR) | $8,000 | 11.7 | 1.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Erin Clark (WAR) | $16,560 | 58.5 | 3.5 |
| Value | Kurt Capewell (WAR) | $10,530 | 40.3 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Samuel Hughes (BUL) | $10,430 | 27.6 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Kurt Mann (BUL) | $9,770 | 35.5 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Warriors Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Samuel Healey. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Kurt Mann.
On the other hand, according to our model, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Bulldogs vs Warriors 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 Bulldogs vs Warriors Round 23 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 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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