A dreadful error from the Tigers shortly changed into a Dragons attempt with St George hitting again to path 14-10 at half time.
Tigers half Brandon Wakeham couldn’t discover contact from a penalty kick and within the very subsequent set, Dragons sub Jayden Sullivan crossed for a attempt to bridge the hole to 4.
“That is a typical error from the Tigers,” Greg Alexander stated.
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Earlier, Tigers ahead John Bateman was sensationally dominated out with a hamstring harm simply minutes earlier than the sport began.
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Nofoaluma recieved a intelligent cross from Jahream Bula 10 metres out earlier than beating three Dragons to attain.
“David Nofaluma shows incredible strength to score the try. Great finish. I don’t think many would have scored that try,” Greg Alexander stated on Fox League.
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The Tigers shortly hit again via centre Starford To’a.
“Just got themselves in a position to make the most of any luck and a rebound off the kick falls into the hands of Starford To’a,” Greg Alexander stated.
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The Dragons pounced off a easy Junior Tupou error, with Ravalawa ending off the attempt in type.
“The big unit crashes over,” Dan Ginnane stated on Fox League.
“Tupou spills it. He had every chance there,” Greg Alexander stated.
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MATCH PREVIEW
After breaking the 2023 duck final week, the Tigers shall be aiming to make it two on the trot once they face the Dragons in Magic Round.
The Dragons shall be out keep away from a fifth straight loss they usually’ll try and do it with out Zac Lomax, who was dropped this week by coach Anthony Griffin.
Max Feagai strikes into Lomax’s centre spot with the returning Mikaele Ravalawa to start out on the wing.
Jayden Sullivan has been impressing in reserve grade and will get his likelihood again within the NRL this afternoon, beginning on the bench.
It’s anticipated Ben Hunt will transfer to hooker every time Sullivan enters the sport.
The Dragons ahead pack shall be boosted by Jaydn Su’A’s return from a shoulder harm.
For the Tigers, centre Brent Naden shall be lacking for a couple of weeks via suspension.
Wests Tigers vs St George Illawarra Dragons 1.50pm at Suncorp Stadium
Tigers staff: 1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Tommy Talau 5. Junior Tupou 6. Brandon Wakeham 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Alex Twal 17. Asu Kepaoa
Dragons staff: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Jack de Belin 9. Moses Mbye 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Billy Burns 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack Bird 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Michael Molo 16. Ben Murdoch-Masila 17. Josh Kerr
Source: www.foxsports.com.au