NRL Eels vs Titans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2025
Last updated: Jun 22, 2025, 7:22AM | Published: Jun 18, 2025, 1:24PM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Eels vs Titans Round 16 DFS contest starts at 6:15pm AEST on June 22, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Parramatta Eels vs Gold Coast Titans match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Campbell (GOL, HH/FLEX) | $19,940 | 64.7 | 3.2 |
| Value | Joash Papalii (PAR, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 36.6 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Ryley Smith (PAR, HH/FLEX) | $13,130 | 29.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Kieran Foran (GOL, HH/FLEX) | $8,770 | 37.6 | 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 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 | Zac Lomax (PAR) | $14,000 | 54 | 3.9 |
| Value | Josh Addo-Carr (PAR) | $10,630 | 45.7 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Jojo Fifita (GOL) | $11,970 | 39.1 | 3.3 |
| Cheapie | Will Penisini (PAR) | $9,990 | 40.6 | 4.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Campbell (GOL) | $19,940 | 64.7 | 3.2 |
| Value | Joash Papalii (PAR) | $8,000 | 36.6 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Ryley Smith (PAR) | $13,130 | 29.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Kieran Foran (GOL) | $8,770 | 37.6 | 4.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Beau Fermor (GOL) | $16,200 | 56.2 | 3.5 |
| Value | Jaimin Jolliffe (GOL) | $12,460 | 49.6 | 4 |
| Fade | Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (GOL) | $16,400 | 43.3 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Guymer (PAR) | $8,450 | 21.2 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Eels vs Titans Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Joash Papalii. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayden Campbell 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 Kieran Foran.
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 Titans slate closes at 6:15pm 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 Eels vs Titans Round 16 contest. 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 Gold Coast Titans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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