NRL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2026
Last updated: Jun 19, 2026, 9:24AM | Published: Jun 18, 2026, 8:32AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Round 16 DFS contest kicks off at 8:00pm AEST on June 19, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 16.
Featured NRL Games
Draftstars' NRL Full Round slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Gold Coast Titans vs Penrith Panthers
- Wests Tigers vs Dolphins
- Melbourne Storm vs Canberra Raiders
- New Zealand Warriors vs North Queensland Cowboys
- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
- Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
- [Newcastle Knights vs St. George Illawarra Dragons](https://www.statsinsider.com.au/sport-hub/nrl/schedule/2024_16_new_St. George Illawarra Dragons)
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
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 make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST, FWD/FLEX) | $22,260 | 72.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Bradley Schneider (DOL, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 49.1 | 6.1 |
| Fade | Mawene Hiroti (CRO, OB/FLEX) | $10,800 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Jack Cogger (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 45.4 | 5.7 |
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 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) | $20,820 | 69.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Will Warbrick (MEL) | $8,000 | 40.4 | 5.1 |
| Fade | Mawene Hiroti (CRO) | $10,800 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Luke Garner (PEN) | $9,610 | 46 | 4.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $17,680 | 66 | 3.7 |
| Value | Bradley Schneider (DOL) | $8,000 | 49.1 | 6.1 |
| Fade | Liam Sutton (NQL) | $13,290 | 3.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jack Cogger (PEN) | $8,000 | 45.4 | 5.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST) | $22,260 | 72.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Oryn Keeley (DOL) | $8,370 | 40.8 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Emre Guler (STG) | $10,640 | 10.7 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Thomas Cant (NEW) | $8,430 | 40.9 | 4.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bradley Schneider. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Terrell May 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 Jack Cogger.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mawene Hiroti is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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 16 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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