The Dragons are out to continue their hot start to the NRLW competition when they host the Roosters at Kogarah on Saturday afternoon.
The match provides St George Illawarra with an opportunity to make an early season statement against last year's premiers after a Round 1 win over the Raiders.
Rookie Indie Bostock was superb on debut for the Dragons last week and she's set for a fascinating battle with Roosters star Isabelle Kelly.
The defending champions opened their account with a comprehensive victory over the Warriors and they can continue rolling with a win on Saturday.
Jocelyn Kelleher continues to develop as a playmaker, while Rima Butler and Olivia Kernick are out to set the tone up front.
The Roosters' firepower will provide a unique test for a young Dragons squad and Hannah Southwell's experience will be crucial throughout the contest as they look to cause an upset.
Match: Dragons v Roosters
Round 2 -
home Team
Dragons
3rd Position
away Team
Roosters
2nd Position
Venue: Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Dragons: Following a strong win against the Raiders last week, there has been a slight reshuffle of the backs with Keele Browne named on the wing and Bobbi Law named at centre.
Roosters: More injury concerns for the Roosters this week with a new wing combination named to take on the Dragons. Scans have confirmed a dislocation and fracture of the right elbow for representative winger Jayme Fressard, with Taina Naividi, who scored a hat-trick last week, is out with concussion. Logan Fletcher comes in for her first appearance, while Mia Wood moves from the second row to the backs. Aliyah Nasio comes from the bench to start in the second row, with Amber Hall coming onto the bench.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan BerryFullback for Roosters is number 1 Brydie Parker
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Margot VellaWinger for Roosters is number 2 Logan Fletcher
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Indie BostockCentre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica Sergis
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Bobbi LawCentre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle Kelly
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Keele BrowneWinger for Roosters is number 5 Mia Wood
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kasey RehFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Corban Baxter
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Jocelyn Kelleher
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Madison MulhallProp for Roosters is number 8 Otesa Pule
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Zali HopkinsHooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Davis
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Pia TapsellProp for Roosters is number 10 Rima Butler
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Shenai Lendill2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Aliyah Nasio
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Charlotte Basham2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Jasmin Strange
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Hannah SouthwellLock for Roosters is number 13 Olivia Kernick
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Nita Maynard-PerrinInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Shawden Burton
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Ella KosterInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Macie Carlile
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Trinity TauaneaiInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Amber Hall
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Ahlivia IngramInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Taneisha Gray
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Bronte WilsonReplacement for Roosters is number 18 Jayde Herdegen
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Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Grace HamiltonReserve for Roosters is number 19 Eliza Lopamaua
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Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Alice GregoryReserve for Roosters is number 20 Imogen Hei
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Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Jamilee McGregorReserve for Roosters is number 21 Tyra Ekepati
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Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Jayme Millard
Dragons Ins
- Alice Gregory
- Grace Hamilton
- Jamilee McGregor
- Jayme Millard
Roosters Ins
- Amber Hall
- Eliza Lopamaua
- Imogen Hei
- Logan Fletcher
- Tyra Ekepati
Dragons Outs
Roosters Ins
- Jayme Fressard
- Taina Naividi
Match Officials
- Referee: Kasey Badger
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Dragons have lost their last four games against the Roosters.
- The Roosters are aiming for a club record eighth straight victory.
- Dragons fullback Teagan Berry has scored 30 tries in 33 NRLW appearances.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the