NRL Broncos vs Eels Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 21, 2025
Last updated: Jul 25, 2025, 9:22AM | Published: Jul 23, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Broncos vs Eels Round 21 DFS contest commences at 8:00pm AEST on July 25, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 21.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FLEX/FWD) | $22,130 | 71.1 | 3.2 |
| Value | Joash Papalii (PAR, OB/FLEX) | $8,000 | 32 | 4 |
| Fade | Ryley Smith (PAR, HH/FLEX) | $11,240 | 24.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Ben Hunt (BRI, HH/FLEX) | $9,300 | 35.7 | 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're 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 | Kotoni Staggs (BRI) | $12,640 | 49.6 | 3.9 |
| Value | Joash Papalii (PAR) | $8,000 | 32 | 4 |
| Fade | Zac Lomax (PAR) | $15,190 | 41.7 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Jesse Arthars (BRI) | $8,000 | 30.4 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Reynolds (BRI) | $16,330 | 61.4 | 3.8 |
| Value | Ben Hunt (BRI) | $9,300 | 35.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Ryley Smith (PAR) | $11,240 | 24.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Tallyn Da Silva (PAR) | $8,000 | 23.5 | 2.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $22,130 | 71.1 | 3.2 |
| Value | Charlie Guymer (PAR) | $12,210 | 46.9 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Kobe Hetherington (BRI) | $12,670 | 30.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Piakura (BRI) | $9,700 | 32.3 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Broncos vs Eels Round 21 teams, consider starting with a value player like Joash Papalii. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Payne Haas 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 Ben Hunt.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ryley Smith is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Broncos vs Eels 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 Broncos vs Eels Round 21 contest. 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 Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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