NRL Eels vs Warriors Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2026
Last updated: May 1, 2026, 7:24AM | Published: Apr 29, 2026, 9:44AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Eels vs Warriors Round 9 DFS contest begins at 5:30pm AEST on May 2, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Parramatta Eels vs New Zealand Warriors match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tanah Boyd (WAR, HH/FLEX) | $20,470 | 62.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Luca Moretti (PAR, FWD/FLEX) | $9,690 | 42.5 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Luke Metcalf (WAR, HH/FLEX) | $17,380 | 5.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Guymer (PAR, FLEX/FWD) | $9,140 | 39.6 | 4.3 |
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 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 | Taine Tuaupiki (WAR) | $11,430 | 44.1 | 3.9 |
| Value | Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (WAR) | $9,930 | 42.4 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (WAR) | $10,390 | 32.7 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Sean Russell (PAR) | $9,050 | 32.2 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tanah Boyd (WAR) | $20,470 | 62.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Chanel Harris-Tavita (WAR) | $12,070 | 44.3 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Luke Metcalf (WAR) | $17,380 | 5.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Ryley Smith (PAR) | $9,780 | 34.2 | 3.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jackson Ford (WAR) | $20,470 | 61.2 | 3 |
| Value | Luca Moretti (PAR) | $9,690 | 42.5 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Kelma Tuilagi (PAR) | $13,840 | 8.3 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Guymer (PAR) | $9,140 | 39.6 | 4.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Eels vs Warriors Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Luca Moretti. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tanah Boyd 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 Charlie Guymer.
On the other hand, according to our model, Luke Metcalf is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Eels 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 Eels vs Warriors Round 9 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 New Zealand Warriors prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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