NRL Cowboys vs Dolphins Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2025
Last updated: Jun 13, 2025, 8:23PM | Published: Jun 11, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Cowboys vs Dolphins Round 15 DFS contest kicks off at 7:35pm AEST on June 14, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 15.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Herbie Farnworth (DOL, FLEX/OB) | $20,090 | 66.5 | 3.3 |
| Value | Karl Lawton (NQL, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 43.4 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Ray Stone (DOL, FWD/FLEX) | $11,240 | 30.4 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Kai O'Donnell (NQL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 36.3 | 4.5 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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) | $20,090 | 66.5 | 3.3 |
| Value | Zac Laybutt (NQL) | $9,640 | 35 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Max Feagai (DOL) | $12,310 | 34.5 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Jack Bostock (DOL) | $8,800 | 29.6 | 3.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $19,250 | 65.8 | 3.4 |
| Value | Karl Lawton (NQL) | $8,000 | 43.4 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Jaxon Purdue (NQL) | $13,570 | 38.9 | 2.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (DOL) | $11,620 | 44.6 | 3.8 |
| Value | Kai O'Donnell (NQL) | $8,000 | 36.3 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Ray Stone (DOL) | $11,240 | 30.4 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Edwards (NQL) | $8,900 | 39.3 | 4.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Cowboys vs Dolphins Round 15 teams, consider starting with a value player like Karl Lawton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Herbie Farnworth is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Kai O'Donnell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ray Stone is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Cowboys vs Dolphins 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 Dolphins Round 15 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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