NRL Warriors vs Dolphins Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2026
Last updated: Apr 23, 2026, 12:23AM | Published: Apr 22, 2026, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Warriors vs Dolphins Round 8 DFS contest begins at 6:05pm AEST on April 25, 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 8.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Herbie Farnworth (DOL, OB/FLEX) | $19,580 | 66.8 | 3.4 |
| Value | Bradley Schneider (DOL, HH/FLEX) | $8,150 | 40.1 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Trai Fuller (DOL, FLEX/OB) | $10,110 | 12.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Ali Leiataua (WAR, OB/FLEX) | $9,100 | 38.9 | 4.3 |
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 | Herbie Farnworth (DOL) | $19,580 | 66.8 | 3.4 |
| Value | Ali Leiataua (WAR) | $9,100 | 38.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Trai Fuller (DOL) | $10,110 | 12.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Tevita Naufahu (DOL) | $9,840 | 4.1 | 0.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tanah Boyd (WAR) | $21,180 | 62.9 | 3 |
| Value | Bradley Schneider (DOL) | $8,150 | 40.1 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $16,740 | 55.1 | 3.3 |
| Cheapie | Sam Healey (WAR) | $8,000 | 17.4 | 2.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jackson Ford (WAR) | $18,640 | 58.7 | 3.2 |
| Value | Connelly Lemuelu (DOL) | $13,340 | 48.3 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Mitchell Barnett (WAR) | $14,430 | 36 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Ray Stone (DOL) | $8,000 | 25.4 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Warriors vs Dolphins Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bradley Schneider. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Herbie Farnworth is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Ali Leiataua.
On the other hand, according to our model, Trai Fuller is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Warriors vs Dolphins slate closes at 6:05pm 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 Dolphins Round 8 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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