NRL Warriors vs Cowboys Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2025
Last updated: May 3, 2025, 7:22AM | Published: Apr 30, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Warriors vs Cowboys Round 9 DFS contest begins at 5:30pm AEST on May 3, 2025, 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 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the New Zealand Warriors vs North Queensland Cowboys match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Erin Clark (WAR, FLEX/FWD) | $17,940 | 58.2 | 3.2 |
| Value | Rocco Berry (WAR, OB/FLEX) | $8,180 | 34 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Jackson Ford (WAR, FLEX/FWD) | $18,190 | 41.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Demitric Vaimauga (WAR, FWD/FLEX) | $8,960 | 31.7 | 3.5 |
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 | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $18,050 | 54.4 | 3 |
| Value | Rocco Berry (WAR) | $8,180 | 34 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Murray Taulagi (NQL) | $14,320 | 38.2 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Edward Kosi (WAR) | $8,000 | 24.1 | 3 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reece Robson (NQL) | $18,470 | 51.5 | 2.8 |
| Value | Chanel Harris-Tavita (WAR) | $13,600 | 40.8 | 3 |
| Fade | Wayde Egan (WAR) | $17,500 | 47 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Samuel Healey (WAR) | $8,000 | 20.3 | 2.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Erin Clark (WAR) | $17,940 | 58.2 | 3.2 |
| Value | Demitric Vaimauga (WAR) | $8,960 | 31.7 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Jackson Ford (WAR) | $18,190 | 41.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Jordan McLean (NQL) | $9,210 | 30.1 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Warriors vs Cowboys Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Rocco Berry. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Erin Clark is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Demitric Vaimauga.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jackson Ford is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Warriors vs Cowboys 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 Warriors vs Cowboys Round 9 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full New Zealand Warriors vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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