NRL Cowboys vs Titans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2026
Last updated: Mar 20, 2026, 6:24AM | Published: Mar 18, 2026, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Cowboys vs Titans Round 3 DFS contest kicks off at 6:15pm AEDT on March 22, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 3.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Dearden (NQL, HH/FLEX) | $17,200 | 58.8 | 3.4 |
| Value | Keano Kini (GOL, FLEX/OB) | $10,900 | 49.3 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Jayden Campbell (GOL, OB/FLEX) | $20,750 | 25.7 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Kurtis Morrin (GOL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 30.7 | 3.8 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Braidon Burns (NQL) | $15,110 | 53.3 | 3.5 |
| Value | Keano Kini (GOL) | $10,900 | 49.3 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Jayden Campbell (GOL) | $20,750 | 25.7 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Sialetili Faeamani (GOL) | $9,070 | 33.4 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tom Dearden (NQL) | $17,200 | 58.8 | 3.4 |
| Value | Reed Mahoney (NQL) | $11,530 | 45 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Sam Verrills (GOL) | $15,320 | 38.2 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Soni Luke (NQL) | $8,070 | 14 | 1.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Beau Fermor (GOL) | $15,360 | 54.9 | 3.6 |
| Value | Kurtis Morrin (GOL) | $8,000 | 30.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Harrison Edwards (NQL) | $10,750 | 25.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Arama Hau (GOL) | $9,650 | 36.7 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Cowboys vs Titans Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Keano Kini. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tom Dearden is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Kurtis Morrin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jayden Campbell 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 Cowboys vs Titans slate closes at 6:15pm AEDT on Sunday. 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 Titans Round 3 slate. 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 North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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