NRL Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 3, 2026
Last updated: Mar 21, 2026, 7:36PM | Published: Mar 18, 2026, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sunday Round 3 DFS contest kicks off at 4:05pm AEDT on March 22, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 3.
Featured NRL Games
Draftstars' NRL Sunday slate includes these match-ups:
- North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans
- [Parramatta Eels vs St. George Illawarra Dragons](https://www.statsinsider.com.au/sport-hub/nrl/schedule/2024_3_par_St. George Illawarra Dragons)
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the latest NRL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NRL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Moses (PAR, FLEX/HH) | $17,000 | 59.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | Jonah Pezet (PAR, HH/FLEX) | $8,560 | 39.3 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Charlie Guymer (PAR, FLEX/FWD) | $10,520 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Ryan Couchman (STG, FWD/FLEX) | $9,850 | 44.2 | 4.5 |
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 | Braidon Burns (NQL) | $15,110 | 53.3 | 3.5 |
| Value | Keano Kini (GOL) | $10,900 | 49.3 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Jayden Campbell (GOL) | $20,750 | 25.7 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Samrani (PAR) | $8,000 | 30.7 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Moses (PAR) | $17,000 | 59.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | Jonah Pezet (PAR) | $8,560 | 39.3 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Sam Verrills (GOL) | $15,320 | 38.2 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Tallyn Da Silva (PAR) | $8,000 | 18.3 | 2.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Beau Fermor (GOL) | $15,360 | 54.9 | 3.6 |
| Value | Ryan Couchman (STG) | $9,850 | 44.2 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Charlie Guymer (PAR) | $10,520 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Kurtis Morrin (GOL) | $8,000 | 30.7 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Sunday Round 3 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jonah Pezet. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Mitchell Moses 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 Ryan Couchman.
On the other hand, according to our model, Charlie Guymer 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 Sunday slate closes at 4:05pm AEDT on Sunday. 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 Sunday Round 3 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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