NRL Raiders vs Sea Eagles Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2025
Last updated: Aug 8, 2025, 9:22AM | Published: Aug 6, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Raiders vs Sea Eagles Round 23 DFS contest commences at 8:00pm AEST on August 8, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Canberra Raiders vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles match-up to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN, HH/FLEX) | $18,660 | 63.5 | 3.4 |
| Value | Corey Waddell (MAN, FWD/FLEX) | $9,770 | 44.9 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Simi Sasagi (CAN, FLEX/OB) | $10,090 | 24.1 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jake Simpkin (MAN, HH/FLEX) | $9,810 | 35.9 | 3.7 |
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 | Matthew Timoko (CAN) | $15,440 | 48.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Kaeo Weekes (CAN) | $10,670 | 38.7 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Simi Sasagi (CAN) | $10,090 | 24.1 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Tommy Talau (MAN) | $8,000 | 29 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN) | $18,660 | 63.5 | 3.4 |
| Value | Jake Simpkin (MAN) | $9,810 | 35.9 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Jazz Tevaga (MAN) | $11,520 | 32.7 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Owen Pattie (CAN) | $8,000 | 18.8 | 2.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hudson Young (CAN) | $17,120 | 60.8 | 3.6 |
| Value | Corey Waddell (MAN) | $9,770 | 44.9 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Zac Hosking (CAN) | $14,920 | 46.6 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Toafofoa Sipley (MAN) | $9,390 | 31.5 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Raiders vs Sea Eagles Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Corey Waddell. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jamal Fogarty 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 Jake Simpkin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Simi Sasagi 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 Raiders vs Sea Eagles slate closes at 8:00pm 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 Sea Eagles Round 23 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 Canberra Raiders vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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