NRL Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2026
Last updated: May 30, 2026, 7:28AM | Published: May 27, 2026, 12:32PM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs Round 13 DFS contest kicks off at 5:30pm AEST on May 30, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 13.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Wests Tigers vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST, FWD/FLEX) | $21,100 | 67.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jock Madden (WST, HH/FLEX) | $13,700 | 51.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Enari Tuala (BUL, OB/FLEX) | $12,810 | 27 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Sione Fainu (WST, FWD/FLEX) | $9,230 | 32.8 | 3.5 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Jahream Bula (WST) | $12,880 | 41.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jeral Skelton (WST) | $10,060 | 37.6 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Enari Tuala (BUL) | $12,810 | 27 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Heamasi Makasini (WST) | $8,710 | 29.3 | 3.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $18,750 | 55.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jock Madden (WST) | $13,700 | 51.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Bailey Hayward (BUL) | $10,560 | 26 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Kurt Mann (BUL) | $9,240 | 29.3 | 3.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST) | $21,100 | 67.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Harry Hayes (BUL) | $10,690 | 39.5 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Fonua Pole (WST) | $10,900 | 30.9 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Sione Fainu (WST) | $9,230 | 32.8 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jock Madden. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Terrell May is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Sione Fainu.
On the other hand, according to our model, Enari Tuala 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 Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs slate closes at 5:30pm 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 Bulldogs Round 13 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 Wests Tigers vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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