NRL Roosters vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2026
Last updated: Aug 7, 2026, 9:37AM | Published: Aug 5, 2026, 10:11AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Roosters vs Bulldogs Round 23 DFS contest commences at 8:00pm AEST on August 7, 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 essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs match-up to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Preston (BUL, FWD/FLEX) | $14,580 | 58 | 4 |
| Value | Salesi Foketi (SYD, FWD/FLEX) | $8,130 | 38.6 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Sitili Tupouniua (BUL, FWD/FLEX) | $13,940 | 25.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Cody Ramsey (SYD, FLEX/OB) | $9,630 | 37.5 | 3.9 |
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're 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 | Mark Nawaqanitawase (SYD) | $12,420 | 51.7 | 4.2 |
| Value | Mark Nawaqanitawase (SYD) | $12,420 | 51.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Jethro Rinakama (BUL) | $11,230 | 29.4 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Cody Ramsey (SYD) | $9,630 | 37.5 | 3.9 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lachlan Galvin (BUL) | $18,000 | 53.7 | 3 |
| Value | Stephen Crichton (BUL) | $14,490 | 52 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Connor Watson (SYD) | $11,890 | 29.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Kurt Mann (BUL) | $8,000 | 18.4 | 2.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Preston (BUL) | $14,580 | 58 | 4 |
| Value | Salesi Foketi (SYD) | $8,130 | 38.6 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Sitili Tupouniua (BUL) | $13,940 | 25.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Lindsay Collins (SYD) | $8,360 | 27.5 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Roosters vs Bulldogs Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Salesi Foketi. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jacob Preston is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Cody Ramsey.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sitili Tupouniua is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Roosters vs Bulldogs 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 Roosters vs Bulldogs 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 Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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