Des Hasler has a chance to do all 2010 premiership aspirants a favour and slap the confidence out of the table-topping Dragons on their home turf. Such a win would have huge ramifications for this year’s title race.
For starters, a Sea Eagles victory could see them rise to third on the ladder, on the same number of competition points as second place but lagging slightly behind on points differential – while a loss could leave them as low as ninth (depending on other results) with three rounds to go.
For starters, a Sea Eagles victory could see them rise to third on the ladder, on the same number of competition points as second place but lagging slightly behind on points differential – while a loss could leave them as low as ninth (depending on other results) with three rounds to go.
St George Dragons
vs
Sea Eagles
WIN Jubilee Oval
16 th Aug, 2010
Monday 7 pm ( Local Time)
Round #23 - NRL Telstra Premiership 2010
But a Dragons loss would be their fourth in six outings (and their third in a row at Kogarah!); just when they appeared back on track in mastering the Roosters last week, it would have them again questioning their ability when it matters most.
The Sea Eagles were clinical in disposing of an out-of-sorts Melbourne side at Brookvale Oval last week, bouncing back after a pathetic shock loss to the Knights in Round 21. But the win came at a cost, with prop Josh Perry out for at least four games with a knee dislocation. That sees Brent Kite start at prop, with Matt Cross elevated to the bench.
William Hopoate has again been named at fullback, although whispers to nrl.com suggest he may have a hamstring twinge that could see a backline reshuffle. The Dragons silenced their critics in emphatic fashion against the Roosters last week, showing an intensity lacking from their previous month of football.
While Dean Young started the game hooker, the return of Nathan Fien added a new dimension to the Dragons’ attack. And Mark Gasnier showed some of his old spark – he looked confident in his surroundings, something he has not looked since his return to the NRL in Round 17.
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The Sea Eagles were clinical in disposing of an out-of-sorts Melbourne side at Brookvale Oval last week, bouncing back after a pathetic shock loss to the Knights in Round 21. But the win came at a cost, with prop Josh Perry out for at least four games with a knee dislocation. That sees Brent Kite start at prop, with Matt Cross elevated to the bench.
William Hopoate has again been named at fullback, although whispers to nrl.com suggest he may have a hamstring twinge that could see a backline reshuffle. The Dragons silenced their critics in emphatic fashion against the Roosters last week, showing an intensity lacking from their previous month of football.
While Dean Young started the game hooker, the return of Nathan Fien added a new dimension to the Dragons’ attack. And Mark Gasnier showed some of his old spark – he looked confident in his surroundings, something he has not looked since his return to the NRL in Round 17.
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