NRL Dragons vs Sharks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2025
Last updated: Aug 8, 2025, 6:24AM | Published: Aug 6, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dragons vs Sharks Round 23 DFS contest begins at 3:00pm AEST on August 9, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO, FLEX/HH) | $17,090 | 57.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Michael Molo (STG, FWD/FLEX) | $11,200 | 48.5 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Thomas Hazelton (CRO, FLEX/FWD) | $10,830 | 28.1 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Emre Guler (STG, FWD/FLEX) | $9,820 | 32.5 | 3.3 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options highlight 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 | Jesse Ramien (CRO) | $12,220 | 40.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Siosifa Talakai (CRO) | $10,040 | 37.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Clinton Gutherson (STG) | $11,330 | 32.5 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Tyrell Sloan (STG) | $8,590 | 26.7 | 3.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $17,090 | 57.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Damien Cook (STG) | $13,920 | 50.7 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Jacob Liddle (STG) | $11,940 | 37 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Atkinson (CRO) | $8,000 | 11.5 | 1.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (CRO) | $16,140 | 54.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Michael Molo (STG) | $11,200 | 48.5 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Thomas Hazelton (CRO) | $10,830 | 28.1 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Emre Guler (STG) | $9,820 | 32.5 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Dragons vs Sharks Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Michael Molo. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nicholas Hynes 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 Emre Guler.
On the other hand, according to our model, Thomas Hazelton is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Dragons vs Sharks slate closes at 3:00pm 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 Sharks Round 23 slate. 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 St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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