NRL Dolphins vs Broncos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2026
Last updated: Aug 8, 2026, 7:30AM | Published: Aug 5, 2026, 10:12AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dolphins vs Broncos Round 23 DFS contest commences at 5:32pm AEST on August 8, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Dolphins vs Brisbane Broncos match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $18,540 | 69.7 | 3.8 |
| Value | Thomas Duffy (BRI, FLEX/HH) | $9,360 | 41.2 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Bradley Schneider (DOL, HH/FLEX) | $12,060 | 5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jaiyden Hunt (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 32.5 | 4.1 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 | Herbie Farnworth (DOL) | $18,820 | 65.8 | 3.5 |
| Value | Deine Mariner (BRI) | $9,380 | 35.4 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Selwyn Cobbo (DOL) | $14,090 | 41.3 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Grant Anderson (BRI) | $8,000 | 24.8 | 3.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaiya Katoa (DOL) | $17,220 | 58.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Thomas Duffy (BRI) | $9,360 | 41.2 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Bradley Schneider (DOL) | $12,060 | 5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Ezra Mam (BRI) | $8,670 | 33.3 | 3.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $18,540 | 69.7 | 3.8 |
| Value | Jaiyden Hunt (BRI) | $8,000 | 32.5 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Patrick Carrigan (BRI) | $18,170 | 59.8 | 3.3 |
| Cheapie | Francis Molo (DOL) | $9,810 | 29.2 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Dolphins vs Broncos Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Thomas Duffy. 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 Jaiyden Hunt.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bradley Schneider is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Dolphins vs Broncos slate closes at 5:32pm 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 Dolphins vs Broncos Round 23 contest. 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 Dolphins vs Brisbane Broncos prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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