NRL Broncos vs Dragons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2026
Last updated: May 27, 2026, 4:33PM | Published: May 27, 2026, 12:32PM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Broncos vs Dragons Round 13 DFS contest begins at 2:00pm AEST on May 31, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 13.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the [Brisbane Broncos vs St. George Illawarra Dragons](https://www.statsinsider.com.au/sport-hub/nrl/schedule/2024_13_bri_St. George Illawarra Dragons) match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Couchman (STG, FWD/FLEX) | $18,540 | 64.3 | 3.5 |
| Value | Valentine Holmes (STG, FLEX/OB) | $9,580 | 39.3 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Lyhkan King-Togia (STG, HH/FLEX) | $10,980 | 3.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Clinton Gutherson (STG, OB/FLEX) | $8,000 | 27.9 | 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 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 | Valentine Holmes (STG) | $9,580 | 39.3 | 4.1 |
| Value | Valentine Holmes (STG) | $9,580 | 39.3 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Setu Tu (STG) | $11,520 | 38.7 | 3.4 |
| Cheapie | Clinton Gutherson (STG) | $8,000 | 27.9 | 3.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Damien Cook (STG) | $16,440 | 58 | 3.5 |
| Value | Damien Cook (STG) | $16,440 | 58 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Lyhkan King-Togia (STG) | $10,980 | 3.4 | 0.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Couchman (STG) | $18,540 | 64.3 | 3.5 |
| Value | Toby Couchman (STG) | $18,540 | 64.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Luciano Leilua (STG) | $14,430 | 25.2 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Josh Kerr (STG) | $8,000 | 26.4 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Broncos vs Dragons Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Valentine Holmes. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Toby Couchman 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 Clinton Gutherson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lyhkan King-Togia 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 Broncos vs Dragons slate closes at 2:00pm 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 Broncos vs Dragons Round 13 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Brisbane Broncos vs St. George Illawarra Dragons prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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