NRL Sea Eagles vs Storm Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2026
Last updated: Jun 24, 2026, 3:29PM | Published: Jun 24, 2026, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sea Eagles vs Storm Round 17 DFS contest kicks off at 7:35pm AEST on June 27, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Haumole Olakau'atu (MAN, FLEX/FWD) | $20,290 | 61.1 | 3 |
| Value | Tyran Wishart (MEL, FLEX/HH) | $10,100 | 51.6 | 5.1 |
| Fade | Luke Brooks (MAN, HH/FLEX) | $12,920 | 37.1 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Jake Simpkin (MAN, HH/FLEX) | $9,820 | 45.6 | 4.6 |
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 | Tolutau Koula (MAN) | $14,590 | 56.2 | 3.9 |
| Value | Josh Feledy (MAN) | $8,000 | 33.2 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Sualauvi Faalogo (MEL) | $15,710 | 46.4 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Will Warbrick (MEL) | $9,600 | 36.3 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (MAN) | $18,600 | 57.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $10,100 | 51.6 | 5.1 |
| Fade | Luke Brooks (MAN) | $12,920 | 37.1 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Jake Simpkin (MAN) | $9,820 | 45.6 | 4.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Haumole Olakau'atu (MAN) | $20,290 | 61.1 | 3 |
| Value | Ethan Bullemor (MAN) | $9,310 | 35.2 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Cooper Clarke (MEL) | $13,000 | 38.7 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Alec MacDonald (MEL) | $9,110 | 30 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Sea Eagles vs Storm Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tyran Wishart. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Haumole Olakau'atu 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 Jake Simpkin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Luke Brooks 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 Sea Eagles vs Storm 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 Storm Round 17 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 Melbourne Storm prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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