NRL Wests Tigers vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2025
Last updated: Jun 20, 2025, 9:22AM | Published: Jun 19, 2025, 12:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Wests Tigers vs Raiders Round 16 DFS contest begins at 8:00pm AEST on June 20, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST, FLEX/FWD) | $24,230 | 77.5 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jeral Skelton (WST, FLEX/OB) | $9,000 | 37.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Apisai Koroisau (WST, HH/FLEX) | $17,430 | 42.8 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Sione Fainu (WST, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 32.4 | 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'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 | Matthew Timoko (CAN) | $11,460 | 41.1 | 3.6 |
| Value | Jeral Skelton (WST) | $9,000 | 37.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Starford To'a (WST) | $15,360 | 38.8 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Savage (CAN) | $8,000 | 31.7 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN) | $18,530 | 63.2 | 3.4 |
| Value | Heath Mason (WST) | $8,340 | 31.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Apisai Koroisau (WST) | $17,430 | 42.8 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Owen Pattie (CAN) | $8,000 | 21 | 2.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Terrell May (WST) | $24,230 | 77.5 | 3.2 |
| Value | Sione Fainu (WST) | $8,000 | 32.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Morgan Smithies (CAN) | $12,300 | 34.5 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Fonua Pole (WST) | $9,300 | 33.5 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Wests Tigers vs Raiders Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jeral Skelton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Terrell May is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Sione Fainu.
On the other hand, according to our model, Apisai Koroisau is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Wests Tigers vs Raiders slate closes at 8:00pm 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 Wests Tigers vs Raiders Round 16 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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