NRL Sea Eagles vs Broncos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2025
Last updated: May 31, 2025, 3:23AM | Published: May 29, 2025, 12:27AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sea Eagles vs Broncos Round 13 DFS contest begins at 7:35pm AEST on May 31, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 13.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Brisbane Broncos match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $24,200 | 71.6 | 3 |
| Value | Cory Paix (BRI, FLEX/HH) | $9,270 | 36.8 | 4 |
| Fade | Corey Waddell (MAN, FWD/FLEX) | $10,390 | 22.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Deine Mariner (BRI, FLEX/OB) | $9,490 | 34.9 | 3.7 |
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 | Reuben Garrick (MAN) | $12,880 | 46 | 3.6 |
| Value | Deine Mariner (BRI) | $9,490 | 34.9 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Gehamat Shibasaki (BRI) | $12,480 | 35.5 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Clayton Faulalo (MAN) | $8,830 | 31.1 | 3.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Reynolds (BRI) | $16,970 | 55.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Cory Paix (BRI) | $9,270 | 36.8 | 4 |
| Fade | Billy Walters (BRI) | $10,120 | 24.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Croker (MAN) | $8,000 | 17.3 | 2.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $24,200 | 71.6 | 3 |
| Value | Jazz Tevaga (MAN) | $12,780 | 50.3 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Corey Waddell (MAN) | $10,390 | 22.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Lodge (MAN) | $9,100 | 32.5 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Sea Eagles vs Broncos Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Cory Paix. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Payne Haas is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Deine Mariner.
On the other hand, according to our model, Corey Waddell 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 Sea Eagles vs Broncos slate closes at 7:35pm 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 Sea Eagles vs Broncos 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 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Brisbane Broncos prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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