NRL Warriors vs Dragons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2026
Last updated: Jul 16, 2026, 12:28AM | Published: Jul 15, 2026, 9:27AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Warriors vs Dragons Round 20 DFS contest commences at 5:35pm AEST on July 18, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the [New Zealand Warriors vs St. George Illawarra Dragons](https://www.statsinsider.com.au/sport-hub/nrl/schedule/2024_20_war_St. George Illawarra Dragons) match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Couchman (STG, FLEX/FWD) | $19,060 | 59.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Mathew Feagai (STG, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 34 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Lyhkan King-Togia (STG, HH/FLEX) | $10,790 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Flanagan (STG, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 32.8 | 4.1 |
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 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 | Taine Tuaupiki (WAR) | $12,960 | 46.5 | 3.6 |
| Value | Mathew Feagai (STG) | $8,000 | 34 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Moses Suli (STG) | $10,370 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Adam Pompey (WAR) | $9,030 | 35.8 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Te Maire Martin (WAR) | $18,040 | 55.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Kyle Flanagan (STG) | $8,000 | 32.8 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Lyhkan King-Togia (STG) | $10,790 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Liddle (STG) | $8,600 | 23.6 | 2.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toby Couchman (STG) | $19,060 | 59.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jacob Laban (WAR) | $11,020 | 46.8 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Eddie Ieremia-Toeava (WAR) | $10,760 | 12.3 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Demitric Vaimauga (WAR) | $9,410 | 31.5 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Warriors vs Dragons Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Mathew Feagai. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Toby Couchman is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Kyle Flanagan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lyhkan King-Togia 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 Warriors vs Dragons slate closes at 5:35pm 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 Warriors vs Dragons Round 20 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full New Zealand Warriors vs St. George Illawarra Dragons prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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