NRL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 27, 2026
Last updated: Sep 3, 2026, 8:43AM | Published: Sep 2, 2026, 10:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Round 27 DFS contest starts at 7:50pm AEST on September 3, 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 27.
Featured NRL Games
Draftstars' NRL Full Round slate consists of these matches:
- [St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Parramatta Eels](https://www.statsinsider.com.au/sport-hub/nrl/schedule/2024_27_St. George Illawarra Dragons_par)
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Melbourne Storm
- Penrith Panthers vs Wests Tigers
- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Brisbane Broncos
- Gold Coast Titans vs Dolphins
- New Zealand Warriors vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
- South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters
- North Queensland Cowboys vs Canberra Raiders
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 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 have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN, HH/FLEX) | $23,120 | 83.4 | 3.6 |
| Value | Lyhkan King-Togia (STG, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 41.4 | 5.2 |
| Fade | Taine Tuaupiki (WAR, OB/FLEX) | $11,860 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Sam Healey (WAR, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 39.6 | 5 |
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 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) | $17,840 | 71.6 | 4 |
| Value | Brian Pouniu (DOL) | $11,330 | 51.4 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Taine Tuaupiki (WAR) | $11,860 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Moses Suli (STG) | $9,320 | 41.9 | 4.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $23,120 | 83.4 | 3.6 |
| Value | Lyhkan King-Togia (STG) | $8,000 | 41.4 | 5.2 |
| Fade | Blaize Talagi (PEN) | $11,430 | 4.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Sam Healey (WAR) | $8,000 | 39.6 | 5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST) | $19,050 | 66.9 | 3.5 |
| Value | Lindsay Collins (SYD) | $8,540 | 40.2 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Connelly Lemuelu (DOL) | $14,770 | 11.9 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Shawn Blore (MEL) | $8,290 | 36.6 | 4.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Round 27 teams, consider starting with a value player like Lyhkan King-Togia. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Sam Healey.
On the other hand, according to our model, Taine Tuaupiki is one of the lowest 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 27 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised NRL Full Round line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
