NRL Dragons vs Roosters Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 19, 2025
Last updated: Jul 12, 2025, 7:22AM | Published: Jul 10, 2025, 12:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dragons vs Roosters Round 19 DFS contest starts at 5:30pm AEST on July 12, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 19.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Tedesco (SYD, OB/FLEX) | $17,160 | 63.7 | 3.7 |
| Value | Daniel Tupou (SYD, OB/FLEX) | $9,640 | 39.2 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Michael Molo (STG, FLEX/FWD) | $10,570 | 24.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Sione Finau (STG, OB/FLEX) | $8,800 | 31.9 | 3.6 |
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 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 | James Tedesco (SYD) | $17,160 | 63.7 | 3.7 |
| Value | Daniel Tupou (SYD) | $9,640 | 39.2 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Robert Toia (SYD) | $13,680 | 41.9 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Sione Finau (STG) | $8,800 | 31.9 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hugo Savala (SYD) | $16,520 | 58 | 3.5 |
| Value | Hugo Savala (SYD) | $16,520 | 58 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Kyle Flanagan (STG) | $16,190 | 43.1 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Zach Dockar-Clay (SYD) | $8,410 | 14.7 | 1.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Naufahu Whyte (SYD) | $17,510 | 51.8 | 3 |
| Value | Luciano Leilua (STG) | $10,020 | 38.9 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Michael Molo (STG) | $10,570 | 24.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Emre Guler (STG) | $9,970 | 36 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Dragons vs Roosters Round 19 teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel Tupou. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, James Tedesco 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 Sione Finau.
On the other hand, according to our model, Michael Molo is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Dragons vs Roosters 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 Dragons vs Roosters Round 19 contest. 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 St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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