NRL Wests Tigers vs Broncos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2026
Last updated: Apr 16, 2026, 10:23AM | Published: Apr 15, 2026, 9:25AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Wests Tigers vs Broncos Round 7 DFS contest starts at 7:35pm AEST on April 18, 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Wests Tigers vs Brisbane Broncos match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $21,580 | 71.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Xavier Willison (BRI, FLEX/FWD) | $11,470 | 50.6 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Jock Madden (WST, HH/FLEX) | $16,010 | 7.5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jesse Arthars (BRI, OB/FLEX) | $9,260 | 35.1 | 3.8 |
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 | Kotoni Staggs (BRI) | $15,920 | 48.4 | 3 |
| Value | Jesse Arthars (BRI) | $9,260 | 35.1 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Sunia Turuva (WST) | $13,420 | 35.9 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Josiah Karapani (BRI) | $9,460 | 30.7 | 3.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Doueihi (WST) | $19,610 | 67.8 | 3.5 |
| Value | Adam Reynolds (BRI) | $13,200 | 47.2 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Jock Madden (WST) | $16,010 | 7.5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Latu Fainu (WST) | $8,000 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $21,580 | 71.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Xavier Willison (BRI) | $11,470 | 50.6 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Samuela Fainu (WST) | $16,170 | 46.6 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Ben Talty (BRI) | $8,000 | 27.9 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Wests Tigers vs Broncos Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Xavier Willison. 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 Jesse Arthars.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jock Madden is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Wests Tigers 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 Wests Tigers vs Broncos Round 7 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 Wests Tigers vs Brisbane Broncos prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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