NRL Titans vs Sharks 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 Titans vs Sharks Round 25 DFS contest begins at 2:00pm AEST on August 23, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 25.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast Titans vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicho Hynes (CRO, HH/FLEX) | $20,540 | 66.9 | 3.3 |
| Value | KL Iro (CRO, FLEX/OB) | $11,330 | 49.8 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Siale Faeamani (GOL, FLEX/OB) | $10,130 | 5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Bai (GOL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 32.2 | 4 |
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 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 | KL Iro (CRO) | $11,330 | 49.8 | 4.4 |
| Value | KL Iro (CRO) | $11,330 | 49.8 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Siale Faeamani (GOL) | $10,130 | 5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | William Kennedy (CRO) | $9,910 | 36.7 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicho Hynes (CRO) | $20,540 | 66.9 | 3.3 |
| Value | Oliver Pascoe (GOL) | $14,050 | 53.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Jayden Campbell (GOL) | $18,970 | 64 | 3.4 |
| Cheapie | Lachlan Ilias (GOL) | $9,470 | 35.8 | 3.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (GOL) | $16,960 | 53.5 | 3.2 |
| Value | Cooper Bai (GOL) | $8,000 | 32.2 | 4 |
| Fade | Billy Burns (CRO) | $11,530 | 20.5 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Siosifa Talakai (CRO) | $8,000 | 24.4 | 3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Titans vs Sharks Round 25 teams, consider starting with a value player like KL Iro. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nicho Hynes 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 Cooper Bai.
On the other hand, according to our model, Siale Faeamani 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 Titans vs Sharks 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 Sharks Round 25 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 Gold Coast Titans vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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