The Sea Eagles kept their finals hopes alive with a thumping win over the Dolphins and will be out to keep that momentum going against the Dragons.
Celebrating Daly Cherry-Evans' 350th game in style, Manly reminded everyone of their attacking prowess in a 10-try romp at 4 Pines Park and now the challenge is to take that form on the road.
If the Sea Eagles can get the job done this weekend they can set their sights on a Round 27 blockbuster at home against the Warriors and a possible last ditch shot at finals footy.
The Dragons are out to restore pride after a demoralising loss to the Rabbitohs in Round 25 and they have a chance to finish the season on a high with strong showings at their two home grounds Jubilee and WIN Stadium.
Match: Dragons v Sea Eagles
Round 26 -
home Team
Dragons
14th Position
away Team
Sea Eagles
10th Position
Venue: Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
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Dragons: Plenty of reinforcements for the Red V with Jaydn Su'A (knee), Jack de Belin (concussion) and Hame Sele (concussion) all back on deck. Luciano Leilua reverts to the bench and Ben Murdoch-Masila drops out while Damien Cook goes back to hooker and Jacob Liddle to the bench. Flyer Tyrell Sloan has been recalled on the wing at the expense of Corey Allan.
Sea Eagles: Winning form is good form for the Sea Eagles with coach Anthony Seibold going with the same 17 that belted the Dolphins in Round 25. Classy young playmaker Joey Walsh has again been named as 18th man after filling that role last weekend.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Christian TuipulotuWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Hayden BuchananCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Mathew FeagaiCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tommy Talau
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Tyrell SloanWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Lyhkan King-TogiaFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kyle FlanaganHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Emre GulerProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Matthew Lodge
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien CookHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Jake Simpkin
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 David KlemmerProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jacob Halangahu2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Corey Waddell
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De BelinLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob LiddleInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Aaron Schoupp
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Luciano LeiluaInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Caleb Navale
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Hame SeleInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Loko Pasifiki TongaInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 19 Corey AllanReplacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Joey Walsh
Dragons Ins
- Hame Sele
- Jack De Belin
- Jaydn Su'A
Sea Eagles Ins
Dragons Outs
- Ben Murdoch-Masila
- Blake Lawrie
- Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Sea Eagles Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Dragons have won three of their past four games at Jubilee Stadium.
- The Sea Eagles have not won at Kogarah since 2014.
- Dragons centre Mat Feagai has scored four tries in his last four games.
- Sea Eagles centre Tolu Koula has scored six tries in his last seven games.
- Dragons winger Christian Tuipulotu has scored four tries in his last four games at Jubilee Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
