NRL Full Round Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 6, 2025
Last updated: Apr 9, 2025, 9:22AM | Published: Apr 9, 2025, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Round 6 DFS contest begins at 7:50pm AEST on April 10, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 6.
Featured NRL Games
Draftstars' NRL Full Round slate consists of the following matches:
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
- South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys
- Dolphins vs Penrith Panthers
- Melbourne Storm vs New Zealand Warriors
- Parramatta Eels vs Canberra Raiders
- St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Gold Coast Titans
- Newcastle Knights vs Wests Tigers
- Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the best DFS projections in the world.
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 have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN, HH/FLEX) | $24,660 | 80.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Luke Sommerton (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 40.1 | 5 |
| Fade | Zach Dockar-Clay (SYD, FLEX/HH) | $11,070 | 17.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Hugo Savala (SYD, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 35.3 | 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 refer to 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 | Kalyn Ponga (NEW) | $19,060 | 58.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Dylan Edwards (PEN) | $12,160 | 50.9 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Tyrell Sloan (STG) | $12,880 | 26.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Selwyn Cobbo (BRI) | $9,990 | 41.2 | 4.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $24,660 | 80.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Luke Sommerton (PEN) | $8,000 | 40.1 | 5 |
| Fade | Zach Dockar-Clay (SYD) | $11,070 | 17.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Hugo Savala (SYD) | $8,000 | 35.3 | 4.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST) | $20,250 | 68.3 | 3.4 |
| Value | Victor Radley (SYD) | $10,950 | 47.3 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Luke Garner (PEN) | $10,730 | 25.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Brodie Jones (NEW) | $8,600 | 32.9 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Round 6 teams, consider starting with a value player like Luke Sommerton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nathan Cleary 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 Hugo Savala.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zach Dockar-Clay is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Full Round slate closes at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Round 6 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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