NRL Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2026
Last updated: Jun 20, 2026, 9:32AM | Published: Jun 18, 2026, 2:29AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Round 16 DFS contest starts at 7:36pm AEST on June 20, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (MAN, HH/FLEX) | $18,410 | 60.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Lehi Hopoate (MAN, FLEX/OB) | $10,650 | 40.9 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Bronson Xerri (BUL, OB/FLEX) | $10,340 | 18.8 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Josh Curran (BUL, FLEX/FWD) | $8,580 | 32.4 | 3.8 |
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 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 | Tolutau Koula (MAN) | $13,190 | 50.4 | 3.8 |
| Value | Lehi Hopoate (MAN) | $10,650 | 40.9 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Bronson Xerri (BUL) | $10,340 | 18.8 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Connor Tracey (BUL) | $8,720 | 30.1 | 3.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (MAN) | $18,410 | 60.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Brandon Wakeham (MAN) | $8,000 | 26.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Lachlan Galvin (BUL) | $18,720 | 52.6 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Kurt Mann (BUL) | $8,790 | 27.5 | 3.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Haumole Olakau'atu (MAN) | $19,650 | 57.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Josh Curran (BUL) | $8,580 | 32.4 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Jaeman Salmon (BUL) | $12,710 | 35.4 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Ethan Bullemor (MAN) | $9,220 | 32.8 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Lehi Hopoate. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jamal Fogarty is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Josh Curran.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bronson Xerri is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles slate closes at 7:36pm 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 Sea Eagles Round 16 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 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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