NRL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 14, 2026
Last updated: Jun 4, 2026, 9:24AM | Published: Jun 3, 2026, 10:40AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Round 14 DFS contest kicks off at 7:50pm AEST on June 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 14.
Featured NRL Games
Draftstars' NRL Full Round slate includes these match-ups:
- Melbourne Storm vs Newcastle Knights
- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Parramatta Eels
- [Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs St. George Illawarra Dragons](https://www.statsinsider.com.au/sport-hub/nrl/schedule/2024_14_cro_St. George Illawarra Dragons)
- Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Canberra Raiders vs Sydney Roosters
- Wests Tigers vs Penrith Panthers
- Brisbane Broncos vs Gold Coast Titans
- North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the best DFS projections in the world.
With the best 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 selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $25,020 | 81.9 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jayden Berrell (CRO, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 40.5 | 5.1 |
| Fade | Lyhkan King-Togia (STG, HH/FLEX) | $10,940 | 3.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Brailey (CAN, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 40.5 | 5.1 |
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 are 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 highlight 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) | $19,620 | 72.4 | 3.7 |
| Value | Will Warbrick (MEL) | $8,860 | 38.5 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Apa Twidle (PAR) | $10,570 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Paul Alamoti (PEN) | $9,900 | 42.5 | 4.3 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $25,020 | 81.9 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jayden Berrell (CRO) | $8,000 | 40.5 | 5.1 |
| Fade | Lyhkan King-Togia (STG) | $10,940 | 3.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Niwhai Puru (CRO) | $8,920 | 41.9 | 4.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST) | $21,720 | 72.7 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jayden Brailey (CAN) | $8,000 | 40.5 | 5.1 |
| Fade | Joe Roddy (CAN) | $10,080 | 5.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Mavrik Geyer (WST) | $8,020 | 38.7 | 4.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Round 14 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jayden Berrell. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nathan Cleary is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jayden Brailey.
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 7:50pm AEST on Thursday. 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 14 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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