NRL Raiders vs Broncos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 25, 2026
Last updated: Aug 19, 2026, 12:27PM | Published: Aug 19, 2026, 9:28AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Raiders vs Broncos Round 25 DFS contest begins at 6:00pm AEST on August 21, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble 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 Canberra Raiders vs Brisbane Broncos match-up to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FLEX/FWD) | $19,210 | 64.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Josh Papalii (CAN, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 37.8 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Thomas Duffy (BRI, HH/FLEX) | $10,190 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ben Hunt (BRI, FLEX/HH) | $8,110 | 36.1 | 4.4 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Simi Sasagi (CAN) | $15,760 | 54.9 | 3.5 |
| Value | Hayze Perham (BRI) | $8,000 | 31.3 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Matthew Timoko (CAN) | $14,030 | 44.1 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Savage (CAN) | $8,000 | 29.8 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ethan Sanders (CAN) | $17,170 | 59.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Ben Hunt (BRI) | $8,110 | 36.1 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Thomas Duffy (BRI) | $10,190 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ezra Mam (BRI) | $8,670 | 33.6 | 3.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $19,210 | 64.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Josh Papalii (CAN) | $8,000 | 37.8 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Corey Horsburgh (CAN) | $15,830 | 36.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Jaiyden Hunt (BRI) | $8,720 | 34.4 | 3.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Raiders vs Broncos Round 25 teams, consider starting with a value player like Josh Papalii. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Ben Hunt.
On the other hand, according to our model, Thomas Duffy is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Raiders vs Broncos slate closes at 6:00pm AEST on Friday. 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 Raiders vs Broncos Round 25 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 Canberra Raiders vs Brisbane Broncos prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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