NRL Broncos vs Sharks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2025
Last updated: Jun 20, 2025, 2:23AM | Published: Jun 18, 2025, 1:24PM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Broncos vs Sharks Round 16 DFS contest begins at 2:00pm AEST on June 22, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FLEX/FWD) | $21,220 | 61.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Siosifa Talakai (CRO, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 36.6 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Jesse Arthars (BRI, FLEX/OB) | $10,470 | 28.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Cory Paix (BRI, FLEX/HH) | $8,600 | 36.6 | 4.3 |
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 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 | Reece Walsh (BRI) | $11,470 | 45.2 | 3.9 |
| Value | Siosifa Talakai (CRO) | $8,000 | 36.6 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Jesse Arthars (BRI) | $10,470 | 28.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | William Kennedy (CRO) | $8,000 | 25.5 | 3.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adam Reynolds (BRI) | $16,910 | 59.2 | 3.5 |
| Value | Cory Paix (BRI) | $8,600 | 36.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Braydon Trindall (CRO) | $12,920 | 39.5 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Billy Walters (BRI) | $9,400 | 22 | 2.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $21,220 | 61.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Corey Jensen (BRI) | $10,370 | 41.1 | 4 |
| Fade | Kobe Hetherington (BRI) | $10,450 | 30.6 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Piakura (BRI) | $9,760 | 35.1 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Broncos vs Sharks Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Siosifa Talakai. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Cory Paix.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jesse Arthars is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Broncos vs Sharks slate closes at 2:00pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Sharks Round 16 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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For more on this game, dive into our full Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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