NRL Wests Tigers vs Warriors Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2026
Last updated: Jul 10, 2026, 3:39AM | Published: Jul 9, 2026, 1:32AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Wests Tigers vs Warriors Round 19 DFS contest kicks off at 8:00pm AEST on July 10, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Wests Tigers vs New Zealand Warriors match-up to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST, FLEX/FWD) | $22,120 | 69 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jacob Laban (WAR, FWD/FLEX) | $9,260 | 44 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Luke Metcalf (WAR, HH/FLEX) | $11,550 | 5.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Josese Lanyon (WST, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 35.6 | 4.4 |
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) | $12,630 | 44.1 | 3.5 |
| Value | Starford To'a (WST) | $8,550 | 32.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (WAR) | $12,620 | 40 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Sunia Turuva (WST) | $8,000 | 30.6 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Doueihi (WST) | $20,140 | 62.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Josese Lanyon (WST) | $8,000 | 35.6 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Luke Metcalf (WAR) | $11,550 | 5.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Sam Healey (WAR) | $8,000 | 19.9 | 2.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST) | $22,120 | 69 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jacob Laban (WAR) | $9,260 | 44 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Alex Seyfarth (WST) | $11,670 | 19.9 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Leka Halasima (WAR) | $9,450 | 41.6 | 4.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Wests Tigers vs Warriors Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jacob Laban. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Josese Lanyon.
On the other hand, according to our model, Luke Metcalf is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Wests Tigers vs Warriors slate closes at 8:00pm AEST 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 Wests Tigers vs Warriors Round 19 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 New Zealand Warriors prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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