Round 1: Gold Coast Titans vs St George-Illawarra Dragons

[Hoppy2007Dragons]

Dragons 22
Titans 14

[Queenslander]

DRAGONS NAME FIVE NRL DEBUTANTS FOR TITANS CLASH
Tuesday 13 Mar 2007 16:50
by (Press Release)
Source: www.dragons.com.au

St George Illawarra Coach Nathan Brown has today named five rookie's to make their NRL debut for the Club against the Titans at Suncorp Stadium this Sunday.

Local juniors Dan Hunt (Dapto), Keith Lulia (Port Kembla) and Josh Morris (Kiama), along with Richard Williams and Lagi Setu will play their first NRL game while Luke MacDougall, Simon Woolford, Beau Scott, Adam Peek and Tony Caine will make their Dragons debut.

Brown said, "Everyone at the Dragons is excited about the opening game of the season but especially the guys making their NRL debut.

"They have worked hard and proved that they are capable of playing at the top level and we are confident they will do well."

Unavailable Dragons are Mark Gasnier (pectoral), Mathew Head (knee), Sam Isemonger (knee), Brett Morris (thumb), Justin Poore (suspension) and Dean Young (knee).

Dragons team: Josh Morris, Luke MacDougall, Keith Lulia, Matt Cooper, Wes Naiqama, Richard Williams, Ben Hornby, Dan Hunt, Simon Woolford, Jason Ryles, Ashton Sims, Beau Scott, Ben Creagh. Subs: Adam Peek, Danny Wicks, Corey Payne, Tony Caine, Lagi Setu (one to be omitted).

News sent by: www.dragons.com.au

[Hoppy2007Dragons]

A pretty decent dragons squad, although their are many rookies, ive heard great things about them and have seen some form in trial matches, last year premier league and i like the look of many of them.

I think it should be a cracker of a game.

[Chaos]

Good side with a very strong bench...keep an eye out for Minichello's defence this year....I assume 'The Axe' has given him a few pointers.

[TITAN FOREVER]

Titans 22 Dragons 18 in match thriller. Titans score right on the bell :fence:

[Titanium_BD1103]

It's a decent side... not sure I'd have Preston at 1... rather at 9, and Delaney on the bench even after injury... I'd rather start him at centre with Rogers.

With Injury though it's still a very competitive side and a strong bench... I look forward to O'Dwyer returning from injury and Friend regaining fitness... will make for a greater side...

Overall though nice job Titans for round 1, that side will serve you well...

[Tamwelg]

not sure I'd have Preston at 1

I agree, he will be destructive in any position, but I think he may see a few high bombs come his way.

[shavenjas]

Titans 32 Nathan Clowns boys 2

[TITAN PETE]

I think it's a great team & good to see Carty has awarded players who have shone through in the trials.
Anyone who saw the Parra trial watched Campbell start at fullback & was kept away from the big defence in the 1st 20 & then he slipped into 5/8 to put on the 1st 2 tries before finishing at hooker which then gave Walker the no1 where he was awesome & i expect a similar game play from those 2 guys on Sunday.
I agree 100% with Chaos that the bench is very strong & i aslo reckon Minichello will be brilliant with his defence & it will be his best year yet.
Congrats also to Kahler & Josh Graham who have had great trial form to win a spot in the top squad.

Well done guys our moment of truth is near :box: !

[Dragons]

Titans 32 Nathan Clowns boys 2

Want to have a wager on that jas?

[Social Loafer]

Titans 2-1 Dragons.

[Steelers]

Dragons 20 - Titans 10

[Steelers]

DRAGONS

Players:
Josh Morris
Luke MacDougall
Keith Lulia
Matt Cooper
Wes Naiqama
Richard Williams
Ben Hornby
Dan Hunt
Simon Woolford
Jason Ryles
Ashton Sims
Beau Scott
Ben Creagh.

Interchange:

Adam Peek
Danny Wicks
Corey Payne
Tony Caine
Lagi Setu (one to be omitted).

That is a very unknown team. There are more known names in the Canberra side than that Dragons side IMO :|

[TITAN PETE]

Titans 2-1 Dragons.

I understand what your saying Schifty
Titans win at Suncorp
Dragons win at Kogarah
Titans win 1st semi beating Dragons.

Nice, i like someone who's thinking of the future.

[jake86]

Good side, but I think it would be better with:
-Mathers at FB
-Campbell at 5-8, switch with hooker throughout game
-Kahler not in the front row...admittedly I havnt seen the trials but surely he isnt big enough

Should be a good game nonetheless