NRL Titans vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2025
Apr 16, 2025, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Titans vs Raiders Round 7 DFS contest kicks off at 2:00pm AEST on April 20, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast Titans vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN, HH/FLEX) | $19,360 | 62.8 | 3.2 |
| Value | Tom Weaver (GOL, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 40.2 | 5 |
| Fade | Zac Hosking (CAN, FWD/FLEX) | $16,910 | 31.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Brian Kelly (GOL, OB/FLEX) | $9,040 | 37.7 | 4.2 |
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'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 | Phillip Sami (GOL) | $12,780 | 42 | 3.3 |
| Value | Brian Kelly (GOL) | $9,040 | 37.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Xavier Savage (CAN) | $10,820 | 31.5 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Jojo Fifita (GOL) | $9,790 | 33.9 | 3.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN) | $19,360 | 62.8 | 3.2 |
| Value | Tom Weaver (GOL) | $8,000 | 40.2 | 5 |
| Fade | Tom Starling (CAN) | $14,420 | 41.7 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Ethan Strange (CAN) | $9,990 | 38.8 | 3.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hudson Young (CAN) | $19,000 | 60.5 | 3.2 |
| Value | Beau Fermor (GOL) | $14,150 | 52.9 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Zac Hosking (CAN) | $16,910 | 31.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Reagan Campbell-Gillard (GOL) | $8,870 | 32.8 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Titans vs Raiders Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Weaver. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jamal Fogarty is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Brian Kelly.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zac Hosking is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Titans vs Raiders slate closes at 2:00pm 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 Titans vs Raiders Round 7 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 Gold Coast Titans vs Canberra Raiders prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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