NRL Roosters vs Broncos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2026
Last updated: May 2, 2026, 9:23AM | Published: Apr 29, 2026, 9:43AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Roosters vs Broncos Round 9 DFS contest commences at 7:36pm AEST on May 2, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Tedesco (SYD, OB/FLEX) | $18,570 | 58.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Ben Talty (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $9,880 | 43 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Thomas Duffy (BRI, FLEX/HH) | $10,580 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jack Gosiewski (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $9,670 | 40.7 | 4.2 |
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'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 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 | James Tedesco (SYD) | $18,570 | 58.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Gehamat Shibasaki (BRI) | $10,350 | 38.6 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Reece Walsh (BRI) | $22,080 | 57.1 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Josiah Karapani (BRI) | $9,320 | 31.5 | 3.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Reynolds (BRI) | $15,260 | 50.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Sam Walker (SYD) | $13,160 | 48.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Thomas Duffy (BRI) | $10,580 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Patrick Carrigan (BRI) | $17,620 | 57.1 | 3.2 |
| Value | Ben Talty (BRI) | $9,880 | 43 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Egan Butcher (SYD) | $10,700 | 10.2 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Jack Gosiewski (BRI) | $9,670 | 40.7 | 4.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Roosters vs Broncos Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Ben Talty. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, James Tedesco is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jack Gosiewski.
On the other hand, according to our model, Thomas Duffy is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Roosters vs Broncos slate closes at 7:36pm 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 Roosters vs Broncos Round 9 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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