NRL Warriors vs Dolphins Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2026
Last updated: Apr 25, 2026, 7:22AM | Published: Apr 22, 2026, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Warriors vs Dolphins Round 8 DFS contest kicks off 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 create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 8.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Herbie Farnworth (DOL, OB/FLEX) | $19,580 | 66.8 | 3.4 |
| Value | Ali Leiataua (WAR, FLEX/OB) | $9,100 | 38.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Eddie Ieremia-Toeava (WAR, FLEX/FWD) | $10,600 | 11.9 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Ray Stone (DOL, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 25.4 | 3.2 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (DOL) | $16,370 | 46.9 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Tevita Naufahu (DOL) | $9,840 | 16 | 1.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tanah Boyd (WAR) | $21,180 | 62.9 | 3 |
| Value | Max Plath (DOL) | $13,130 | 51.1 | 3.9 |
| 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 | Tom Gilbert (DOL) | $13,650 | 49.4 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Eddie Ieremia-Toeava (WAR) | $10,600 | 11.9 | 1.1 |
| 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 Ali Leiataua. 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 Ray Stone.
On the other hand, according to our model, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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