NRL Broncos vs Storm Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 27, 2025
Last updated: Sep 4, 2025, 9:23AM | Published: Sep 3, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Broncos vs Storm Round 27 DFS contest starts at 7:50pm AEST on September 4, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 27.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you find the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FLEX/FWD) | $23,780 | 72.6 | 3.1 |
| Value | Ativalu Lisati (MEL, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 37.2 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $12,410 | 23.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Bronson Garlick (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 31 | 3.9 |
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 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) | $21,110 | 49.9 | 2.4 |
| Value | Grant Anderson (MEL) | $8,630 | 32 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Xavier Coates (MEL) | $13,220 | 34.4 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Jesse Arthars (BRI) | $8,000 | 26.6 | 3.3 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $17,210 | 56.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Bronson Garlick (MEL) | $8,000 | 31 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $12,410 | 23.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Billy Walters (BRI) | $9,660 | 36 | 3.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $23,780 | 72.6 | 3.1 |
| Value | Ativalu Lisati (MEL) | $8,000 | 37.2 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Kobe Hetherington (BRI) | $11,370 | 30.2 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Piakura (BRI) | $8,000 | 31.1 | 3.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Broncos vs Storm Round 27 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ativalu Lisati. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Bronson Garlick.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyran Wishart is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Broncos vs Storm slate closes at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Storm Round 27 contest. 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 Melbourne Storm prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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