NRL Knights vs Eels Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2026
Last updated: May 30, 2026, 12:24AM | Published: May 27, 2026, 11:30PM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Knights vs Eels Round 13 DFS contest commences at 3:00pm AEST on May 30, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 13.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Lucas (NEW, FLEX/FWD) | $16,920 | 63.3 | 3.7 |
| Value | Tallyn Da Silva (PAR, FLEX/HH) | $9,720 | 44.6 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Apa Twidle (PAR, FLEX/OB) | $10,610 | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Samrani (PAR, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 32.4 | 4.1 |
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 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 | Kalyn Ponga (NEW) | $16,770 | 61.3 | 3.7 |
| Value | Jordan Samrani (PAR) | $8,000 | 32.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Apa Twidle (PAR) | $10,610 | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Josh Addo-Carr (PAR) | $9,770 | 37.5 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Brown (NEW) | $15,260 | 56.3 | 3.7 |
| Value | Tallyn Da Silva (PAR) | $9,720 | 44.6 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Ronald Volkman (PAR) | $11,940 | 37.3 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Fletcher Sharpe (NEW) | $9,870 | 38.3 | 3.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Lucas (NEW) | $16,920 | 63.3 | 3.7 |
| Value | Dylan Lucas (NEW) | $16,920 | 63.3 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Harrison Edwards (PAR) | $10,950 | 24.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Walker (PAR) | $8,700 | 32.4 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Knights vs Eels Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tallyn Da Silva. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dylan Lucas is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jordan Samrani.
On the other hand, according to our model, Apa Twidle is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Knights vs Eels slate closes at 3:00pm 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 Knights vs Eels Round 13 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 Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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