NRL Roosters vs Sharks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 12, 2025
Last updated: May 23, 2025, 4:22AM | Published: May 21, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Roosters vs Sharks Round 12 DFS contest commences at 7:35pm AEST on May 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 12.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (CRO, FWD/FLEX) | $18,760 | 55.4 | 3 |
| Value | Zach Dockar-Clay (SYD, HH/FLEX) | $9,060 | 38.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | James Tedesco (SYD, OB/FLEX) | $19,120 | 44.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Makahesi Makatoa (SYD, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 32.5 | 4.1 |
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 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 | KL Iro (CRO) | $17,790 | 53.6 | 3 |
| Value | Jesse Ramien (CRO) | $11,080 | 45.6 | 4.1 |
| Fade | James Tedesco (SYD) | $19,120 | 44.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Billy Smith (SYD) | $9,010 | 36 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $16,960 | 52.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Zach Dockar-Clay (SYD) | $9,060 | 38.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Blayke Brailey (CRO) | $15,000 | 46.3 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Atkinson (CRO) | $8,000 | 13.4 | 1.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (CRO) | $18,760 | 55.4 | 3 |
| Value | Makahesi Makatoa (SYD) | $8,000 | 32.5 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Nat Butcher (SYD) | $12,530 | 36.9 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Salesi Foketi (SYD) | $8,560 | 29 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Roosters vs Sharks Round 12 teams, consider starting with a value player like Zach Dockar-Clay. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Addin Fonua-Blake 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 Makahesi Makatoa.
On the other hand, according to our model, James Tedesco is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Roosters vs Sharks slate closes at 7:35pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Sharks Round 12 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 Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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