NRL Roosters vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2025
Last updated: May 31, 2025, 2:23AM | Published: May 29, 2025, 12:27AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Roosters vs Raiders Round 13 DFS contest starts at 6:15pm AEST on June 1, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 13.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Roosters vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN, FLEX/HH) | $19,360 | 61 | 3.2 |
| Value | Owen Pattie (CAN, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 40.4 | 5.1 |
| Fade | Blake Steep (SYD, FWD/FLEX) | $11,270 | 31.4 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Billy Smith (SYD, FLEX/OB) | $8,170 | 34.9 | 4.3 |
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 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 | James Tedesco (SYD) | $17,070 | 50.2 | 2.9 |
| Value | Billy Smith (SYD) | $8,170 | 34.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Mark Nawaqanitawase (SYD) | $14,670 | 42.8 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Sebastian Kris (CAN) | $9,580 | 31 | 3.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN) | $19,360 | 61 | 3.2 |
| Value | Owen Pattie (CAN) | $8,000 | 40.4 | 5.1 |
| Fade | Connor Watson (SYD) | $15,360 | 54.1 | 3.5 |
| Cheapie | Danny Levi (CAN) | $8,000 | 19.6 | 2.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hudson Young (CAN) | $19,010 | 60.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Spencer Leniu (SYD) | $9,420 | 35 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Blake Steep (SYD) | $11,270 | 31.4 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Ata Mariota (CAN) | $8,000 | 26.6 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Roosters vs Raiders Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Owen Pattie. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jamal Fogarty 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, Blake Steep is one of the lowest 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 Roosters vs Raiders slate closes at 6:15pm 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 Roosters vs Raiders Round 13 contest. 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 Canberra Raiders prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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