NRL Titans vs Storm Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2025
Last updated: May 31, 2025, 2:22AM | Published: May 29, 2025, 12:27AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Titans vs Storm Round 13 DFS contest commences at 3:00pm AEST on May 31, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 13.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Eliesa Katoa (MEL, FLEX/FWD) | $16,000 | 58.7 | 3.7 |
| Value | Sualauvi Faalogo (MEL, OB/FLEX) | $9,570 | 41 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Klese Haas (GOL, FLEX/FWD) | $11,370 | 21.5 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Tom Weaver (GOL, HH/FLEX) | $9,420 | 38.2 | 4.1 |
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 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 | Ryan Papenhuyzen (MEL) | $15,980 | 54.6 | 3.4 |
| Value | Sualauvi Faalogo (MEL) | $9,570 | 41 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Phillip Sami (GOL) | $12,700 | 35.6 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Alofiana Khan-Pereira (GOL) | $8,000 | 29.9 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $13,270 | 55.6 | 4.2 |
| Value | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $13,270 | 55.6 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Jayden Campbell (GOL) | $21,080 | 41.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Tom Weaver (GOL) | $9,420 | 38.2 | 4.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Eliesa Katoa (MEL) | $16,000 | 58.7 | 3.7 |
| Value | Chris Randall (GOL) | $9,960 | 40.2 | 4 |
| Fade | Klese Haas (GOL) | $11,370 | 21.5 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jaimin Jolliffe (GOL) | $9,480 | 30.6 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Titans vs Storm Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Sualauvi Faalogo. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Eliesa Katoa is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Tom Weaver.
On the other hand, according to our model, Klese Haas is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Titans vs Storm slate closes at 3:00pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Storm Round 13 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 Melbourne Storm prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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