NRL Cowboys vs Dolphins Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 14, 2026
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 6:36AM | Published: Jun 3, 2026, 10:40AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Cowboys vs Dolphins Round 14 DFS contest begins at 5:30pm AEST on June 6, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 14.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Herbie Farnworth (DOL, OB/FLEX) | $19,620 | 72.4 | 3.7 |
| Value | Kodi Nikorima (DOL, FLEX/HH) | $10,670 | 44.9 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Kurt Donoghoe (DOL, HH/FLEX) | $10,300 | 13.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Sam McIntyre (NQL, FWD/FLEX) | $9,540 | 40 | 4.2 |
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 | Herbie Farnworth (DOL) | $19,620 | 72.4 | 3.7 |
| Value | Jack Bostock (DOL) | $12,050 | 46.4 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Jamayne Isaako (DOL) | $14,650 | 42.9 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Jaxon Purdue (NQL) | $9,860 | 36.4 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $17,500 | 60.6 | 3.5 |
| Value | Kodi Nikorima (DOL) | $10,670 | 44.9 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Kurt Donoghoe (DOL) | $10,300 | 13.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Soni Luke (NQL) | $8,620 | 15.4 | 1.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Heilum Luki (NQL) | $17,760 | 56 | 3.2 |
| Value | Sam McIntyre (NQL) | $9,540 | 40 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Tom Gilbert (DOL) | $12,920 | 33.6 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Thomas Flegler (DOL) | $9,250 | 36 | 3.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Cowboys vs Dolphins Round 14 teams, consider starting with a value player like Kodi Nikorima. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Herbie Farnworth 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 Sam McIntyre.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kurt Donoghoe is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Cowboys vs Dolphins slate closes at 5:30pm 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 Dolphins Round 14 slate. 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 Dolphins prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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