NRL Broncos vs Roosters Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2026
Last updated: Jun 25, 2026, 1:40PM | Published: Jun 24, 2026, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Broncos vs Roosters Round 17 DFS contest kicks off at 8:00pm AEST on June 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters match-up to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FLEX/FWD) | $18,560 | 68.4 | 3.7 |
| Value | Thomas Duffy (BRI, FLEX/HH) | $8,500 | 41.4 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Ben Talty (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $11,510 | 25.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Ben Hunt (BRI, FLEX/HH) | $8,430 | 33.6 | 4 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 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 | Reece Walsh (BRI) | $14,730 | 58.2 | 3.9 |
| Value | Reece Walsh (BRI) | $14,730 | 58.2 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Robert Toia (SYD) | $14,960 | 46.9 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Grant Anderson (BRI) | $8,000 | 30.3 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daly Cherry-Evans (SYD) | $15,350 | 53.6 | 3.5 |
| Value | Thomas Duffy (BRI) | $8,500 | 41.4 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Cory Paix (BRI) | $11,500 | 32.6 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Ben Hunt (BRI) | $8,430 | 33.6 | 4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $18,560 | 68.4 | 3.7 |
| Value | Nat Butcher (SYD) | $13,530 | 52.9 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Ben Talty (BRI) | $11,510 | 25.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Preston Riki (BRI) | $8,510 | 32.3 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Broncos vs Roosters Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Thomas Duffy. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Payne Haas is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Ben Hunt.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ben Talty is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Broncos vs Roosters slate closes at 8:00pm AEST on Friday. 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 Roosters Round 17 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 Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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