NRL Roosters vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 24, 2025
Last updated: Aug 15, 2025, 9:23AM | Published: Aug 13, 2025, 9:25AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Roosters vs Bulldogs Round 24 DFS contest begins at 8:00pm AEST on August 15, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 24.
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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 find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Preston (BUL, FLEX/FWD) | $17,610 | 54.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Bailey Hayward (BUL, HH/FLEX) | $8,320 | 39 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Reed Mahoney (BUL, HH/FLEX) | $11,350 | 14.4 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Billy Smith (SYD, OB/FLEX) | $9,610 | 35.6 | 3.7 |
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 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 | James Tedesco (SYD) | $17,090 | 48.5 | 2.8 |
| Value | Billy Smith (SYD) | $9,610 | 35.6 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Enari Tuala (BUL) | $12,490 | 26.4 | 2.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $15,320 | 53.8 | 3.5 |
| Value | Bailey Hayward (BUL) | $8,320 | 39 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Reed Mahoney (BUL) | $11,350 | 14.4 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Benaiah Ioelu (SYD) | $8,000 | 21.7 | 2.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Preston (BUL) | $17,610 | 54.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Victor Radley (SYD) | $11,040 | 43.7 | 4 |
| Fade | Samuel Hughes (BUL) | $11,270 | 27.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Kurt Mann (BUL) | $9,710 | 31.2 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Roosters vs Bulldogs Round 24 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bailey Hayward. 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 Billy Smith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Reed Mahoney is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 24 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management 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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