Fantasy League debrief

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Round 16 produced some dramatic moments! Ahead of Rugby League’s biggest summer festival this weekend, Magic WKND, let’s breakdown this week’s Fantasy performers...

Top performers

Jack Welsby – 91 points

One of the Betfred Super League’s star players, Jack Welsby, missed a large chunk at the start of the season after coming off injured against the Wolves in Round 1. His performance on Sunday proved why he’s the England full-back, however.

The Saint was on the scoresheet with two tries and one try assist against the Bulls. He also completed four offloads and busted through six Bulls tacklers!

Welsby is by no means the cheapest, £160k in fact. But given his display at the weekend, he’s well worth putting in your Fantasy team for Magic WKND. Will he be part of your side?

Jackson Hastings – 90 points

The Aussie half-back shone against the Bulls in Round 16 as his second half display helped guide St Helens to a convincing victory.

Hastings scored one try and assisted another two, completed a staggering eleven attacking kicks as well as eight goals - making a meaningful contribution to a Saints side that ran riot at Bartercard Odsal.

Looking for a new half-back for your Fantasy team? Maybe Hastings is your man!

Tom Johnstone – 83 points

The Trinity speedster has appeared on this list multiple times this season, and given his display against the Giants, we can see why!

Trinity's number five continued his good form, scoring one try, making three clean line breaks and a seven tackle busts, as well as running for 220 metres.

Johnstone can provide a consistent source of Fantasy points, but will you be putting him in your side for Magic WKND?

Albert Hopoate – 77 points

Hopoate put in a Player of the Match performance against the Dragons at a sweltering Halliwell Jones Stadium on Thursday Night. He ran for 180 metres with the ball in hand, scored a try and made a whopping 16 tackle busts!

The Wolves centre is priced cheaper than others in his position at £110k, but performs above his price tag in terms of Fantasy points. Will he be a welcome addition to your team this weekend?

Jake Trueman – 76 points

Jake Trueman has been a key part of Daryl Powell’s side in 2026, which has seen him make the extended England Performance programme.

Trueman was at the heart of everything good for Trinity in Round 16, assisting three tries, making two clean line breaks and completing seven attacking kicks as the West Yorkshire outfit went on to snatch victory at the death.

Fantasy Flops

Cesar Rouge – 8 points

The Frenchman failed to make an impact as his side were beaten at home.

Rouge played out of his usual position, as he filled in for Olly Ashall-Bott at full-back. He’ll want to do better as Toulouse collide with the Dragons in Saturday's French Magic!

Joe Ofahengaue – 16 points

The Leopards prop will be disappointed he didn’t make any meaningful contributions to his side’s victory in the south of France where Fantasy is concerned. He’ll be looking to do much better at the Hill Dickinson Stadium this weekend as Leigh take centre stage.