NRL Bulldogs vs Dragons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2025
Last updated: Jul 17, 2025, 7:24PM | Published: Jul 16, 2025, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Dragons Round 20 DFS contest starts at 5:30pm AEST on July 19, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs St. George Illawarra Dragons match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Preston (BUL, FWD/FLEX) | $16,910 | 60.2 | 3.6 |
| Value | Lachlan Galvin (BUL, HH/FLEX) | $12,010 | 51.7 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Michael Molo (STG, FWD/FLEX) | $13,420 | 25.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Sione Finau (STG, OB/FLEX) | $9,630 | 35.5 | 3.7 |
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 | Jacob Kiraz (BUL) | $15,250 | 51.7 | 3.4 |
| Value | Sione Finau (STG) | $9,630 | 35.5 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Valentine Holmes (STG) | $15,340 | 46.2 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Jethro Rinakama (BUL) | $9,820 | 29.3 | 3 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $15,880 | 52.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Lachlan Galvin (BUL) | $12,010 | 51.7 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Reed Mahoney (BUL) | $14,660 | 37.6 | 2.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Preston (BUL) | $16,910 | 60.2 | 3.6 |
| Value | Luciano Leilua (STG) | $10,460 | 38.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Michael Molo (STG) | $13,420 | 25.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Emre Guler (STG) | $9,960 | 36.1 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Dragons Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Lachlan Galvin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jacob Preston is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Sione Finau.
On the other hand, according to our model, Michael Molo 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 Bulldogs vs Dragons slate closes at 5:30pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Bulldogs vs Dragons Round 20 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs St. George Illawarra Dragons prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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