NRL late mail: Round 9 v Storm
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has finalised his 17 ahead of the Dragons' Round 9 clash against the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park on Sunday, May 8 (2pm).
Jack Bird (arm) has been named to return at five-eighth. Talatau Amone reverts to the interchange with Jayden Sullivan dropping back to 18th man.
George Burgess is out. Aaron Woods and Jack Gosiewski have been promoted to the front row and interchange respectively.
Burgess joins Jackson Ford, Josh Kerr, Tautau Moga and Tyrell Sloan as the players to drop out of Tuesday's initial 24-man squad.
The Dragons and Storm will once again play for the Emergency Services Cup, in recognition of the emergency services personnel who dedicate themselves to protecting both the New South Wales and Victorian people.
The Dragons will be shooting for four-straight wins against the Storm, following their 12-6 Members Appreciation Round victory over the Wests Tigers last Sunday.
NRL team for Round 9 v Melbourne Storm –
1. Moses Mbye – sponsored by EFEX
2. Mat Feagai – sponsored by Aspec Masonry
3. Moses Suli – sponsored by Kingsgrove Sports Centre
4. Zac Lomax – sponsored by Floormania
5. Mikaele Ravalawa – sponsored by Wollongong Jetski
14. Talatau Amone – sponsored by DEMOCO
7. Ben Hunt (c) – sponsored by Belle Property
8. Francis Molo – sponsored by Deicorp
9. Andrew McCullough – sponsored by St George Food Distributors
11. Tariq Sims – sponsored by Modus Projects
6. Jack Bird – sponsored by Carinya Village – Jindabyne
12. Josh McGuire – sponsored by Shire Steel and Fabrication
13. Jack de Belin – sponsored by TripADeal
Interchange:
15. Blake Lawrie – sponsored by Jamesons Strata Management
16. Aaron Woods – sponsored by Professionals Padstow
17. Tyrell Fuimaono – sponsored by TLE Alexandria
18. Jayden Sullivan – sponsored by Gym Solutions
18th man: 20. Jack Gosiewski
Unavailable for selection –
Billy Burns (foot) – indefinite
Max Feagai (ankle/leg) – indefinite
Jaydn Su'A (ankle) – indefinite
