The Dragons will meet the Sharks on Sunday, August 25th in a highly anticipated local derby showdown at WIN Stadium, Wollongong in Round 25 of the 2024 Telstra Premiership.
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Shane Flanagan's men will be in action in the lead-up to our NRLW squad's local derby against the Sharks in what beckons as another key double-header.
The Dragons are partnering with the Children's Tumour Foundation for our 50-50 Charity Raffle at Sunday's WIN Stadium double-header.
The Children's Tumour Foundation is a national charity committed to providing families impacted by neurofibromatosis (NF) tumours with support, resources and advocacy, funding research and by raising awareness about NF.
Get along to Wollongong this Sunday to support the Children’s Tumour Foundation as our 50-50 Match Day Charity Raffle partner or, if you cannot make the game, purchase a ticket online.
Former players from both clubs will be competing in the Tynan Motors Old Boys Cup at half-time with the likes of Ben Creagh, Jason Nightingale, and Jeremy Latimore facing off against the likes of Paul Gallen, Luke Lewis, and Wade Graham.
KEY TIMINGS
- Date: Sunday, August 25th
- Gates Open: 2:45pm
- NRL: 4:05pm
- NRL: 6:10pm
- Where: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
- Watch: Nine, 9Now, Kayo & Foxtel (+9Gem for NRLW)
Raymond Faitala-Mariner earns a recall onto the interchange after being listed as the side's replacement player a week ago with rookie Lyhkan King-Togia the man to make way.
Jack de Belin has been named to start up front with Blake Lawrie listed on the interchange after the duo swapped prior to kick-off in Round 24.
The squad will be in action in an anticipated local derby with our NRLW squad also doing battle with the Sharks in the aftermath of the NRL clash.
Match: Dragons v Sharks
Round 25 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell SloanFullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Zac LomaxWinger for Sharks is number 2 Samuel Stonestreet
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mathew FeagaiCentre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Max FeagaiCentre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal Iro
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Christian TuipulotuWinger for Sharks is number 18 Mawene Hiroti
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Jack BirdFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Daniel Atkinson
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben HuntHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Braydon Trindall
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis MoloProp for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob LiddleHooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
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Prop for Dragons is number 16 Blake LawrieProp for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 15 Ryan Couchman2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Tom EisenhuthLock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 10 Jack De BelinInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack Williams
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Interchange for Dragons is number 11 Luciano LeiluaInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Royce Hunt
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Toby CouchmanInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Braden Hamlin-Uele
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Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Lyhkan King-TogiaInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 20 Michael MoloReplacement for Sharks is number 21 Chris Vea'ila
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
The visitors will be without Sione Katoa (head knock) and Siosifa Talakai (calf) with Samuel Stonestreet coming onto the wing and Kayal Iro (illness) returning into the centres.
Braydon Trindall (shoulder) returns into No.7 jersey with Blayke Brailey shifting back to hooker and Cameron McInnes to lock.
Teig Wilton (hamstring) and Tom Hazelton (illness) are also back on deck with Billy Burns and Tuku Hau Tapuha dropping back to the reserves list.
Royce Hunt and Jack Williams revert to the interchange with Jayden Berrell (elbow) unavailable.
