NRL Dolphins vs Sea Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 5, 2026
Last updated: Apr 2, 2026, 8:22AM | Published: Apr 1, 2026, 8:40AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dolphins vs Sea Eagles Round 5 DFS contest begins at 8:00pm AEDT on April 2, 2026, 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 a must 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 5.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Dolphins vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles match-up to help you make the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Herbie Farnworth (DOL, OB/FLEX) | $18,520 | 65 | 3.5 |
| Value | Ethan Bullemor (MAN, FLEX/FWD) | $9,460 | 36.8 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Trai Fuller (DOL, OB/FLEX) | $10,240 | 5.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Reuben Garrick (MAN, OB/FLEX) | $8,610 | 33.5 | 3.9 |
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're 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) | $18,520 | 65 | 3.5 |
| Value | Reuben Garrick (MAN) | $8,610 | 33.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Trai Fuller (DOL) | $10,240 | 5.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Clayton Faulalo (MAN) | $9,430 | 33.3 | 3.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $17,740 | 63.3 | 3.6 |
| Value | Kodi Nikorima (DOL) | $11,480 | 43.6 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Jake Simpkin (MAN) | $12,880 | 34 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Wakeham (MAN) | $8,000 | 21.9 | 2.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Haumole Olakau'atu (MAN) | $15,950 | 52.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Ethan Bullemor (MAN) | $9,460 | 36.8 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Jake Trbojevic (MAN) | $11,680 | 34.2 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Ray Stone (DOL) | $8,000 | 27.3 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Dolphins vs Sea Eagles Round 5 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ethan Bullemor. 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 Reuben Garrick.
On the other hand, according to our model, Trai Fuller is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Dolphins vs Sea Eagles slate closes at 8:00pm AEDT on Thursday. 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 Dolphins vs Sea Eagles Round 5 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 Dolphins vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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