NRL Eels vs Storm Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 22, 2025
Last updated: Jul 31, 2025, 9:25AM | Published: Jul 30, 2025, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Eels vs Storm Round 22 DFS contest commences at 7:50pm AEST on July 31, 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 essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 22.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you find the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Grant (MEL, FLEX/HH) | $16,270 | 55.4 | 3.4 |
| Value | Joash Papalii (PAR, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 35.7 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Ryley Smith (PAR, HH/FLEX) | $10,120 | 23.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Grant Anderson (MEL, OB/FLEX) | $9,090 | 36.3 | 4 |
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 | Ryan Papenhuyzen (MEL) | $13,590 | 45.6 | 3.4 |
| Value | Joash Papalii (PAR) | $8,000 | 35.7 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Zac Lomax (PAR) | $15,510 | 45.4 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Grant Anderson (MEL) | $9,090 | 36.3 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Grant (MEL) | $16,270 | 55.4 | 3.4 |
| Value | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $10,520 | 45.8 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Ryley Smith (PAR) | $10,120 | 23.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Tallyn Da Silva (PAR) | $8,000 | 23.4 | 2.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Williams (PAR) | $14,920 | 53.3 | 3.6 |
| Value | Charlie Guymer (PAR) | $13,070 | 52.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Junior Paulo (PAR) | $13,960 | 43.4 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Ativalu Lisati (MEL) | $8,000 | 29.4 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Eels vs Storm Round 22 teams, consider starting with a value player like Joash Papalii. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Grant 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 Grant Anderson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ryley Smith is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Eels vs Storm slate closes at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Eels vs Storm Round 22 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 Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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