NRL Bulldogs vs Warriors Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2026
Last updated: Jul 24, 2026, 3:29AM | Published: Jul 22, 2026, 9:32AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Warriors Round 21 DFS contest starts at 5:30pm AEST on July 25, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 21.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Erin Clark (WAR, FWD/FLEX) | $16,290 | 54.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Mitchell Barnett (WAR, FWD/FLEX) | $12,270 | 49.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Eddie Ieremia-Toeava (WAR, FLEX/FWD) | $10,750 | 11.8 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Adam Pompey (WAR, OB/FLEX) | $9,120 | 31.8 | 3.5 |
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 refer to 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 | Jacob Kiraz (BUL) | $13,730 | 39.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Adam Pompey (WAR) | $9,120 | 31.8 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Matt Burton (BUL) | $15,110 | 35.9 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Connor Tracey (BUL) | $9,430 | 30.9 | 3.3 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachlan Galvin (BUL) | $18,360 | 52.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Chanel Harris-Tavita (WAR) | $11,740 | 40.4 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Te Maire Martin (WAR) | $16,400 | 51.7 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Healey (WAR) | $8,000 | 18.9 | 2.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Erin Clark (WAR) | $16,290 | 54.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Mitchell Barnett (WAR) | $12,270 | 49.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Eddie Ieremia-Toeava (WAR) | $10,750 | 11.8 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Harry Hayes (BUL) | $9,370 | 31.2 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Warriors Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Mitchell Barnett. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Erin Clark 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 Adam Pompey.
On the other hand, according to our model, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Bulldogs vs Warriors 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 Warriors Round 21 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management 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 New Zealand Warriors prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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