NRL Wests Tigers vs Cowboys Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 25, 2025
Last updated: Aug 22, 2025, 1:23AM | Published: Aug 20, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Wests Tigers vs Cowboys Round 25 DFS contest commences at 4:05pm AEST on August 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 25.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Wests Tigers vs North Queensland Cowboys match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Doueihi (WST, FLEX/HH) | $17,220 | 68.2 | 4 |
| Value | Adam Doueihi (WST, HH/FLEX) | $17,220 | 68.2 | 4 |
| Fade | Braidon Burns (NQL, OB/FLEX) | $16,290 | 41.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Jeral Skelton (WST, FLEX/OB) | $8,800 | 34.9 | 4 |
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 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) | $15,920 | 55.1 | 3.5 |
| Value | Jeral Skelton (WST) | $8,800 | 34.9 | 4 |
| Fade | Braidon Burns (NQL) | $16,290 | 41.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Semi Valemei (NQL) | $8,000 | 31 | 3.9 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Doueihi (WST) | $17,220 | 68.2 | 4 |
| Value | Adam Doueihi (WST) | $17,220 | 68.2 | 4 |
| Fade | Jake Clifford (NQL) | $14,170 | 45.8 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Latu Fainu (WST) | $8,000 | 23.4 | 2.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST) | $20,360 | 66.8 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jeremiah Nanai (NQL) | $10,290 | 38.5 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Harrison Edwards (NQL) | $11,610 | 29.7 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Jordan McLean (NQL) | $8,830 | 32.5 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Wests Tigers vs Cowboys Round 25 teams, consider starting with a value player like Adam Doueihi. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Adam Doueihi is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jeral Skelton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Braidon Burns 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 Wests Tigers vs Cowboys slate closes at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Wests Tigers vs Cowboys Round 25 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 Wests Tigers vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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