NRL Storm vs Broncos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 23, 2025
Last updated: Aug 7, 2025, 9:24AM | Published: Aug 6, 2025, 9:22AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Storm vs Broncos Round 23 DFS contest starts at 7:50pm AEST on August 7, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 23.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos match-up to help you make the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI, FLEX/FWD) | $21,520 | 66.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Joe Chan (MEL, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 33.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Ben Talty (BRI, FLEX/FWD) | $11,450 | 28.7 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Jack Gosiewski (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $8,990 | 34.4 | 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 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 | Ryan Papenhuyzen (MEL) | $13,130 | 44.9 | 3.4 |
| Value | Joe Chan (MEL) | $8,000 | 33.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Selwyn Cobbo (BRI) | $12,300 | 34.5 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Grant Anderson (MEL) | $8,980 | 31.9 | 3.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Grant (MEL) | $16,310 | 51.9 | 3.2 |
| Value | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $10,550 | 41.6 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Ezra Mam (BRI) | $12,520 | 33.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Ben Hunt (BRI) | $9,980 | 37 | 3.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (BRI) | $21,520 | 66.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jack Gosiewski (BRI) | $8,990 | 34.4 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Ben Talty (BRI) | $11,450 | 28.7 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Tui Kamikamica (MEL) | $8,000 | 21.3 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Storm vs Broncos Round 23 teams, consider starting with a value player like Joe Chan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Payne Haas is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jack Gosiewski.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ben Talty is one of the worst 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 Storm vs Broncos 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 Storm vs Broncos Round 23 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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