NRL Bulldogs vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2026
Last updated: Jul 10, 2026, 3:39AM | Published: Jul 9, 2026, 2:31AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Raiders Round 19 DFS contest begins at 5:30pm AEST on July 11, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachlan Galvin (BUL, HH/FLEX) | $18,820 | 60.9 | 3.2 |
| Value | Josh Curran (BUL, FWD/FLEX) | $10,440 | 48.9 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Bronson Xerri (BUL, OB/FLEX) | $10,710 | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Connor Tracey (BUL, FLEX/OB) | $8,540 | 34.8 | 4.1 |
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'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 | Simi Sasagi (CAN) | $15,030 | 48.4 | 3.2 |
| Value | Connor Tracey (BUL) | $8,540 | 34.8 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Bronson Xerri (BUL) | $10,710 | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jethro Rinakama (BUL) | $9,320 | 33.2 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachlan Galvin (BUL) | $18,820 | 60.9 | 3.2 |
| Value | Kurt Mann (BUL) | $8,430 | 32.8 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Daine Laurie (CAN) | $10,720 | 21.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Owen Pattie (CAN) | $9,040 | 32.1 | 3.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hudson Young (CAN) | $18,190 | 54.6 | 3 |
| Value | Josh Curran (BUL) | $10,440 | 48.9 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Jaeman Salmon (BUL) | $12,690 | 36.2 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Jack Underhill (BUL) | $8,000 | 26.4 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Raiders Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Josh Curran. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lachlan Galvin is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Connor Tracey.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bronson Xerri 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 Raiders slate closes at 5:30pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Raiders Round 19 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap 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 Canberra Raiders prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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