NRL Roosters vs Wests Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 25, 2026
Last updated: Aug 19, 2026, 12:28PM | Published: Aug 19, 2026, 9:28AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Roosters vs Wests Tigers Round 25 DFS contest kicks off at 4:05pm AEST on August 23, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 25.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Roosters vs Wests Tigers match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST, FLEX/FWD) | $19,420 | 69.1 | 3.6 |
| Value | Mark Nawaqanitawase (SYD, FLEX/OB) | $10,750 | 58.3 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Alex Seyfarth (WST, FWD/FLEX) | $11,880 | 23.2 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Lindsay Collins (SYD, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 28.8 | 3.6 |
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 | James Tedesco (SYD) | $14,350 | 59.3 | 4.1 |
| Value | Mark Nawaqanitawase (SYD) | $10,750 | 58.3 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Solomone Saukuru (WST) | $10,690 | 30.4 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Jahream Bula (WST) | $8,000 | 26.1 | 3.3 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daly Cherry-Evans (SYD) | $16,650 | 55.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jock Madden (WST) | $12,250 | 45.3 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Apisai Koroisau (WST) | $14,520 | 43.8 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Tristan Hope (WST) | $8,410 | 5.1 | 0.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST) | $19,420 | 69.1 | 3.6 |
| Value | Tony Sukkar (WST) | $10,190 | 39.1 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Alex Seyfarth (WST) | $11,880 | 23.2 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Lindsay Collins (SYD) | $8,000 | 28.8 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Roosters vs Wests Tigers Round 25 teams, consider starting with a value player like Mark Nawaqanitawase. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Terrell May 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 Lindsay Collins.
On the other hand, according to our model, Alex Seyfarth 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 Wests Tigers slate closes at 4:05pm 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 Wests Tigers Round 25 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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