NRL Eels vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2026
Last updated: Apr 16, 2026, 10:23AM | Published: Apr 15, 2026, 9:25AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Eels vs Bulldogs Round 7 DFS contest begins at 4:05pm AEST on April 19, 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 essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Parramatta Eels vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Preston (BUL, FLEX/FWD) | $19,780 | 61.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Charlie Guymer (PAR, FWD/FLEX) | $9,510 | 42.8 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Mitchell Moses (PAR, FLEX/HH) | $17,490 | 51 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Bronson Xerri (BUL, OB/FLEX) | $8,950 | 38.7 | 4.3 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $11,970 | 51.6 | 4.3 |
| Value | Bronson Xerri (BUL) | $8,950 | 38.7 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Enari Tuala (BUL) | $13,790 | 40.3 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Marcelo Montoya (BUL) | $9,840 | 33.1 | 3.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $18,750 | 55.6 | 3 |
| Value | Bailey Hayward (BUL) | $9,760 | 35 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Mitchell Moses (PAR) | $17,490 | 51 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Ronald Volkman (PAR) | $9,420 | 33 | 3.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Preston (BUL) | $19,780 | 61.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Charlie Guymer (PAR) | $9,510 | 42.8 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Jack De Belin (PAR) | $12,130 | 35.4 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Luca Moretti (PAR) | $8,420 | 35.8 | 4.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Eels vs Bulldogs Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Charlie Guymer. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jacob Preston is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Bronson Xerri.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mitchell Moses is one of the worst 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 Eels vs Bulldogs slate closes at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Eels vs Bulldogs Round 7 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 Parramatta Eels vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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