NRL Sea Eagles vs Roosters Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 4, 2026
Last updated: Mar 26, 2026, 8:23AM | Published: Mar 25, 2026, 8:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sea Eagles vs Roosters Round 4 DFS contest kicks off at 8:00pm AEDT on March 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers 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 4.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Sydney Roosters match-up to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Tedesco (SYD, OB/FLEX) | $17,460 | 56.8 | 3.3 |
| Value | Brandon Wakeham (MAN, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 32.4 | 4 |
| Fade | Hugo Savala (SYD, FLEX/HH) | $10,430 | 5.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Billy Smith (SYD, OB/FLEX) | $9,810 | 37.2 | 3.8 |
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 | James Tedesco (SYD) | $17,460 | 56.8 | 3.3 |
| Value | Daniel Tupou (SYD) | $10,030 | 38.1 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Tolutau Koula (MAN) | $14,280 | 42.3 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Billy Smith (SYD) | $9,810 | 37.2 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (MAN) | $17,350 | 55 | 3.2 |
| Value | Brandon Wakeham (MAN) | $8,000 | 32.4 | 4 |
| Fade | Hugo Savala (SYD) | $10,430 | 5.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Luke Brooks (MAN) | $9,600 | 34.3 | 3.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Haumole Olakau'atu (MAN) | $15,740 | 51.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Siua Wong (SYD) | $12,880 | 50.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Nat Butcher (SYD) | $10,320 | 25.7 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Blake Steep (SYD) | $8,000 | 23.9 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Sea Eagles vs Roosters Round 4 teams, consider starting with a value player like Brandon Wakeham. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, James Tedesco 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 Billy Smith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Hugo Savala 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 Sea Eagles vs Roosters 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 Sea Eagles vs Roosters Round 4 contest. 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 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Sydney Roosters prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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