NRL Storm vs Broncos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2026
Last updated: Mar 20, 2026, 8:51AM | Published: Mar 18, 2026, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Storm vs Broncos Round 3 DFS contest starts at 8:00pm AEDT on March 20, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your Supercoach team for Round 3.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $21,630 | 71.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Alec MacDonald (MEL, FLEX/FWD) | $8,520 | 39.2 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Gehamat Shibasaki (BRI, FLEX/OB) | $12,110 | 10.4 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Grant Anderson (BRI, OB/FLEX) | $8,850 | 32.6 | 3.7 |
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 refer to 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 | Reece Walsh (BRI) | $21,420 | 61.6 | 2.9 |
| Value | Sualauvi Faalogo (MEL) | $12,050 | 48.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Gehamat Shibasaki (BRI) | $12,110 | 10.4 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Grant Anderson (BRI) | $8,850 | 32.6 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $18,260 | 59.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Ezra Mam (BRI) | $10,770 | 36.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $10,880 | 23.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Cory Paix (BRI) | $9,140 | 30.3 | 3.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $21,630 | 71.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Alec MacDonald (MEL) | $8,520 | 39.2 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Trent Loiero (MEL) | $15,480 | 37 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Tui Kamikamica (MEL) | $8,820 | 27.1 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Storm vs Broncos Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Alec MacDonald. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Payne Haas is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Grant Anderson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Gehamat Shibasaki 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 Storm vs Broncos slate closes at 8:00pm AEDT on Friday. 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 Storm vs Broncos Round 3 contest. 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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For more on this game, dive into our full Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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