NRL Bulldogs vs Panthers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 6, 2026
Last updated: Apr 8, 2026, 3:23PM | Published: Apr 8, 2026, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Panthers Round 6 DFS contest commences at 7:50pm AEST on April 9, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 6.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers match-up to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $25,790 | 84.5 | 3.3 |
| Value | Dylan Edwards (PEN, OB/FLEX) | $12,140 | 46.9 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Izack Tago (PEN, FLEX/OB) | $10,120 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Blaize Talagi (PEN, HH/FLEX) | $9,270 | 34.4 | 3.7 |
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 | Thomas Jenkins (PEN) | $16,020 | 49.6 | 3.1 |
| Value | Dylan Edwards (PEN) | $12,140 | 46.9 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Izack Tago (PEN) | $10,120 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $25,790 | 84.5 | 3.3 |
| Value | Mitch Kenny (PEN) | $11,300 | 42.3 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Lachlan Galvin (BUL) | $16,180 | 43 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Blaize Talagi (PEN) | $9,270 | 34.4 | 3.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Preston (BUL) | $19,460 | 57.7 | 3 |
| Value | Moses Leota (PEN) | $11,010 | 41.5 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Luke Garner (PEN) | $10,400 | 24 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Kurt Mann (BUL) | $8,900 | 32.5 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Panthers Round 6 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dylan Edwards. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nathan Cleary 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 Blaize Talagi.
On the other hand, according to our model, Izack Tago is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Bulldogs vs Panthers 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 Bulldogs vs Panthers Round 6 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 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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