NRL Sharks vs Roosters Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2025
Last updated: Jul 18, 2025, 7:23AM | Published: Jul 16, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sharks vs Roosters Round 20 DFS contest kicks off at 6:00pm AEST on July 18, 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 crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Sydney Roosters match-up to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (CRO, FLEX/FWD) | $15,910 | 55.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | Siosifa Talakai (CRO, FLEX/OB) | $9,360 | 37.5 | 4 |
| Fade | Mark Nawaqanitawase (SYD, FLEX/OB) | $16,460 | 43.8 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Chris Vea'ila (CRO, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 30.5 | 3.8 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide 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 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) | $17,670 | 50.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Siosifa Talakai (CRO) | $9,360 | 37.5 | 4 |
| Fade | Mark Nawaqanitawase (SYD) | $16,460 | 43.8 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Chris Vea'ila (CRO) | $8,000 | 30.5 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Connor Watson (SYD) | $17,420 | 55.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Sam Walker (SYD) | $13,350 | 48.4 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $19,420 | 52.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Zach Dockar-Clay (SYD) | $8,000 | 11.2 | 1.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Addin Fonua-Blake (CRO) | $15,910 | 55.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | Victor Radley (SYD) | $12,260 | 45.4 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Egan Butcher (SYD) | $10,490 | 28.6 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Lindsay Collins (SYD) | $9,960 | 31 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Sharks vs Roosters Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Siosifa Talakai. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Chris Vea'ila.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mark Nawaqanitawase is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Sharks vs Roosters slate closes at 6:00pm 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 Sharks vs Roosters Round 20 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 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Sydney Roosters prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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