NRL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2026
Last updated: May 27, 2026, 4:32PM | Published: May 27, 2026, 12:31PM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Round 13 DFS contest starts at 8:00pm AEST on May 29, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate 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 build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 13.
Featured NRL Games
Draftstars' NRL Full Round slate includes the following matches:
- Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors
- [Brisbane Broncos vs St. George Illawarra Dragons](https://www.statsinsider.com.au/sport-hub/nrl/schedule/2024_13_bri_St. George Illawarra Dragons)
- Melbourne Storm vs Sydney Roosters
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
- Canberra Raiders vs North Queensland Cowboys
- Wests Tigers vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the best DFS projections in the world.
With the latest NRL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NRL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $18,750 | 64.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | Jackson Shereb (MAN, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 39.1 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Lyhkan King-Togia (STG, HH/FLEX) | $10,980 | 3.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Lodge (NQL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,100 | 35.9 | 4.4 |
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 | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $16,260 | 51.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Blake Wilson (MAN) | $8,000 | 33.5 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Viliami Vailea (NQL) | $10,610 | 13.1 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Ali Leiataua (WAR) | $9,860 | 41 | 4.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $18,750 | 64.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | Trent Toelau (MEL) | $8,000 | 34.5 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Lyhkan King-Togia (STG) | $10,980 | 3.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Owen Pattie (CAN) | $8,000 | 33 | 4.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Couchman (STG) | $18,540 | 64.3 | 3.5 |
| Value | Jackson Shereb (MAN) | $8,000 | 39.1 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Joe Chan (MEL) | $10,760 | 6.4 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Lodge (NQL) | $8,100 | 35.9 | 4.4 |
Conclusion
In NRL DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jackson Shereb. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jahrome Hughes 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 Matthew Lodge.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lyhkan King-Togia is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Full Round slate closes at 8:00pm AEST on Friday. 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 Round 13 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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