NRL Sharks vs Dragons Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2025
Last updated: Jun 12, 2025, 9:22AM | Published: Jun 11, 2025, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sharks vs Dragons Round 15 DFS contest kicks off at 7:50pm AEST on June 12, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 15.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs St. George Illawarra Dragons match-up to help you make the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (CRO, FWD/FLEX) | $17,420 | 54.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jesse Ramien (CRO, FLEX/OB) | $11,230 | 44.4 | 4 |
| Fade | Jacob Liddle (STG, FLEX/HH) | $13,240 | 33.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Luciano Leilua (STG, FWD/FLEX) | $9,940 | 38 | 3.8 |
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 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 | Jesse Ramien (CRO) | $11,230 | 44.4 | 4 |
| Value | Jesse Ramien (CRO) | $11,230 | 44.4 | 4 |
| Fade | Clinton Gutherson (STG) | $12,920 | 40.3 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | William Kennedy (CRO) | $8,000 | 29.2 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $16,010 | 52 | 3.2 |
| Value | Braydon Trindall (CRO) | $11,730 | 43.4 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Jacob Liddle (STG) | $13,240 | 33.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Lyhkan King-Togia (STG) | $9,020 | 31.9 | 3.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (CRO) | $17,420 | 54.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Briton Nikora (CRO) | $12,950 | 50.3 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Hamish Stewart (STG) | $12,880 | 36.5 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Luciano Leilua (STG) | $9,940 | 38 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Sharks vs Dragons Round 15 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jesse Ramien. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Addin Fonua-Blake is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Luciano Leilua.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob Liddle is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Sharks vs Dragons slate closes at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Sharks vs Dragons Round 15 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 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs St. George Illawarra Dragons prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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