NRL Cowboys vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2025
Last updated: Jul 12, 2025, 6:22AM | Published: Jul 10, 2025, 12:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Cowboys vs Bulldogs Round 19 DFS contest begins at 7:35pm AEST on July 12, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the North Queensland Cowboys vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Preston (BUL, FWD/FLEX) | $17,880 | 60.9 | 3.4 |
| Value | Harrison Edwards (NQL, FLEX/FWD) | $10,520 | 45.9 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Lachlan Galvin (BUL, FLEX/HH) | $10,100 | 19.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Enari Tuala (BUL, OB/FLEX) | $8,000 | 34.1 | 4.3 |
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 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 | Jacob Kiraz (BUL) | $14,100 | 55.1 | 3.9 |
| Value | Enari Tuala (BUL) | $8,000 | 34.1 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $15,940 | 42.7 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Jethro Rinakama (BUL) | $8,000 | 28.7 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $15,760 | 53.9 | 3.4 |
| Value | Toby Sexton (BUL) | $14,770 | 52 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Lachlan Galvin (BUL) | $10,100 | 19.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Karl Lawton (NQL) | $8,000 | 13.7 | 1.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Preston (BUL) | $17,880 | 60.9 | 3.4 |
| Value | Harrison Edwards (NQL) | $10,520 | 45.9 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Josh Curran (BUL) | $13,630 | 36.3 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Thomas Mikaele (NQL) | $9,390 | 31.5 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Cowboys vs Bulldogs Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Harrison Edwards. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jacob Preston 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 Enari Tuala.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lachlan Galvin is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Cowboys vs Bulldogs 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 Cowboys vs Bulldogs Round 19 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 North Queensland Cowboys vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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