NRL Knights vs Broncos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 25, 2025
Last updated: Aug 22, 2025, 7:23AM | Published: Aug 20, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Knights vs Broncos Round 25 DFS contest kicks off at 2:00pm AEST on August 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 25.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FLEX/FWD) | $22,690 | 70.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Billy Walters (BRI, HH/FLEX) | $8,500 | 37.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Jayden Brailey (NEW, HH/FLEX) | $11,840 | 20.6 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Jaiyden Hunt (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 33.1 | 4.1 |
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 | Reece Walsh (BRI) | $15,810 | 49.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Bradman Best (NEW) | $11,840 | 47 | 4 |
| Fade | Dominic Young (NEW) | $12,800 | 32.2 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Josiah Karapani (BRI) | $9,310 | 32.3 | 3.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ben Hunt (BRI) | $12,350 | 44.7 | 3.6 |
| Value | Billy Walters (BRI) | $8,500 | 37.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Jayden Brailey (NEW) | $11,840 | 20.6 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Tyson Smoothy (BRI) | $8,000 | 25.1 | 3.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $22,690 | 70.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jaiyden Hunt (BRI) | $8,000 | 33.1 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Mat Croker (NEW) | $12,450 | 26.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Ben Talty (BRI) | $8,480 | 32.7 | 3.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Knights vs Broncos Round 25 teams, consider starting with a value player like Billy Walters. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Payne Haas 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 Jaiyden Hunt.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jayden Brailey is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Knights vs Broncos slate closes at 2:00pm 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 Knights vs Broncos Round 25 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 Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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