NRL Warriors vs Sea Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 27, 2026
Last updated: Sep 2, 2026, 3:15PM | Published: Sep 2, 2026, 10:08AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Warriors vs Sea Eagles Round 27 DFS contest commences at 3:00pm AEST on September 5, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 27.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the New Zealand Warriors vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Haumole Olakau'atu (MAN, FWD/FLEX) | $20,360 | 66.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Sam Healey (WAR, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 39.6 | 5 |
| Fade | Taine Tuaupiki (WAR, FLEX/OB) | $11,860 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Alofiana Khan-Pereira (WAR, OB/FLEX) | $9,250 | 38.6 | 4.2 |
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 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 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 | Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (WAR) | $12,570 | 46.4 | 3.7 |
| Value | Leka Halasima (WAR) | $10,950 | 45.9 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Taine Tuaupiki (WAR) | $11,860 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Alofiana Khan-Pereira (WAR) | $9,250 | 38.6 | 4.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Te Maire Martin (WAR) | $17,370 | 54.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Sam Healey (WAR) | $8,000 | 39.6 | 5 |
| Fade | Jake Simpkin (MAN) | $12,530 | 31.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Wakeham (MAN) | $8,780 | 33 | 3.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Haumole Olakau'atu (MAN) | $20,360 | 66.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Caleb Navale (MAN) | $9,100 | 32.6 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Tanner Stowers-Smith (WAR) | $11,940 | 33.6 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Demitric Vaimauga (WAR) | $9,790 | 32.9 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Warriors vs Sea Eagles Round 27 teams, consider starting with a value player like Sam Healey. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Haumole Olakau'atu 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 Alofiana Khan-Pereira.
On the other hand, according to our model, Taine Tuaupiki 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 Warriors vs Sea Eagles slate closes at 3:00pm 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 Sea Eagles Round 27 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 New Zealand Warriors vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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