St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters: NRL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By The Crowd, 25 Apr 2012 The Crowd is a Roar Guru
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Matt Cooper looks for a gap during the St George-Illawarra Dragons V Sydney Roosters. Digital Image by Robb Cox © Action Photographics
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St George-Illa. Vs. Roosters |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 25 April, 2012 |
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| Allianz Stadium, NSW | ||
| St George-Illa. 28 defeated Roosters 24 | ||
| St George-Illa. | Roosters | |
| 28 | FINAL SCORE | 24 |
| 5 | TRIES | 4 |
| 4/5 | CONVERSION KICKS | 3/4 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 1/1 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/1 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: M Cecchin |
| Touch judges: Adam Reid & R Turner |
The St George Illawarra Dragons will be looking to continue their dominance over the inconsistent Sydney Roosters in the traditional ANZAC Day clash at the SFS. Join us for live scores and commentary from 4.00pm AEST.
Despite starting the season with a 4-3 win/loss record, the Roosters will have to produce their best performance of the year thus far if they are to upset the Dragons.
Sydney have been horribly inconsistent thus far in season 2012 and are yet to produce an eighty minute performance.
The Roosters’ last defeat came at the hands of a Cowboys side that racked up 50 points en route to a 38-point victory in Darwin.
Before that loss, Brian Smith’s men managed to string two wins together for the first time this season, beating the Warriors and Titans before succumbing meekly to North Queensland.
The Dragons meanwhile have also struggled at times this season, losing two matches in a row against the Broncos and Sharks before beating the Knights over a week ago.
While their attack still needs improvement, the Dragons still possess the intensity required to notch up another victory against a chaotic Roosters outfit.
Prediction
The Dragons will be looking to dominate up the middle today against a Roosters pack that has struggled to assert dominance this season.
Against the Cowboys, Sydney was torn to shreds up the middle with the likes of Ashton Sims, James Tamou and Glenn Hall wrecking havoc in the forwards.
If Dragons forwards Ben Creagh, Michael Weyman and Trent Merrin win the battle upfront, halves Ben Hornby and Jamie Soward will take control of today’s contest.
Although Hornby and Soward are not the most dangerous halves in the NRL, a dominant showing by the Dragons pack should still see these two players crack a weak Roosters defence.
For the tricolours to stand a chance this afternoon, they have to improve their attitude in all facets of the game.
In their heavy losses to the Storm and Cowboys respectively, the Roosters displayed no character what’soever in defence and really need to make a statement here if they are to consider themselves true finals contenders.
Roosters forwards Jared Wearea-Hargreaves, Boyd Cordner and Martin Kennedy in particular will have to shine in unison against a Dragons pack that still ranks as one of the best in the NRL.
If the Roosters can match the Dragons upfront, it will go a long way to containing a Dragons attack that can struggle to score points.
Given the occasion, both teams should be fired up for a big performance. The Dragons and Roosters have struggled to score points thus far in season 2012 so expect the red v to perhaps grind their way to another ANZAC Day victory.
Dragons by six.
Will the Roosters’ ANZAC Day hoodoo continue? Find out this afternoon from 4.00pm AEST in what is guaranteed to be another emotion-charged ANZAC Day clash. if you’re watching or following along, give us your thoughts in the space below.
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9:43pm
Crosscoder said | 9:43pm | Report comment
What an absolute rip snorter of a game.Wanted to go to the boys room,but had to hold on watching the Tv such was the intesity and excitement,in what I consider to be teh match of the year so far.
It goes to show keep defenders back the 10,police the rucks and PTB and voila, you are half way there.Then the players can do what they do best
8:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:58pm | Report comment
Thanks for the correction John.
6:45pm
Dean - Surry Hills said | 6:45pm | Report comment
All’s fair in love and war, and as Homer would say…………..woo hoo.
Just got back in the door – it was an hilarious walk home from the ground amongst jubilant Dragons fans and bewildered Roosters supporters. 40k is a great result for the Anzac Day tradition.
There’s nothing like a game that goes down to the wire, and a few fans will already have had fingernails for their entree tonight.
6:18pm
jamesb said | 6:18pm | Report comment
great day to be a dragons fan. Who says the nrl is boring
6:03pm
Whites said | 6:03pm | Report comment
WOW! That was a fantastic finish to a great game.(maybe not for the Roosters)
5:56pm
roosters said | 5:56pm | Report comment
It was the roosters game to lose and they lived up to true form. They hate to win.
5:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:51pm | Report comment
It just wasn’t meant to be for the Roosters this afternoon. They have played by far their best game of the season yet they have somehow lost to a Dragons side that produced a miracle comeback with just minutes remaining. The Roosters should have been more alert to the short kickoff which led to a Dragons try and it has cost them dearly in the end. The Dragons never gave up and have got their just rewards for pressuring the Roosters late on despite being behind by 8 points with less then five minutes remaining. Infront of a 40,000 plus crowd, both teams did rugby league proud today but its the Dragons who secure another memorable Anzac Day victory. That should give them the confidence they need to possibly make the finals. The Roosters will be heartbroken and it remains to be seen if they can back up from such a strong yet heartbreaking performance here. Thanks for joining us here and we look forward to your company for the Storm – Warriors match coming up soon on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Dragons 26
Roosters 24
6:18pm
john said | 6:18pm | Report comment
*28-24
5:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:47pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Soward converts and its 26-24 Dragons. What an end to one of the matches of the season here. Dragons produce another miracle comeback and the Roosters can’t believe it.
FULLTIME:
Dragons 26
Roosters 24
5:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:46pm | Report comment
TRY DRAGONS – Creagh scores for the Dragons after terrific play from Weyman close to the line. Roosters are heartbroken.
Dragons 26
Roosters 24
5:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:44pm | Report comment
78′ – Regardless of the result, this has been one of the best Anzac matches ever. Probably the best ever. Dragons with possession now and Nightingale kicks ahead and Perrett cleans things up but is trapped in-goal. Roosters under big pressure here.
Dragons 22
Roosters 24
5:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:43pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Soward converts and its 24-22 Roosters. What a match!!!!!
Dragons 22
Roosters 24
5:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:42pm | Report comment
TRY DRAGONS – Dragons produce a short kickoff and Prior scores for the Dragons after Nightingale regains the short kickoff and finds Prior who scores out wide. What a moment for the Dragons.
Dragons 16
Roosters 24
5:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:41pm | Report comment
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts a massive penalty and the Roosters have an 8 point advantage now…
Dragons 16
Roosters 24
5:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:40pm | Report comment
74′ – Pearce hits the post after attempting a field goal but Vidot is trapped into the in-goal. Soward is then penalised for decent and the Roosters will go for the posts here.
Dragons 16
Roosters 22
5:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:39pm | Report comment
72′- Roosters get possession now and are on the attack as the Dragons muck up with possession. The match is on the line now for the Dragons.
Dragons 16
Roosters 22
5:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:38pm | Report comment
72′ – Soward with a great bomb but Minichiello does very well to defuse the situation here. Minichiello has been terrific for the Roosters today. Perrett now makes good yardage as Pearce kicks deep and finds Morris on the full.
Dragons 16
Roosters 22
5:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:36pm | Report comment
70′ – Pearce with a kick and Morris returns the football for the Dragons now. Ten minutes remain in an epic contest here.
Dragons 16
Roosters 22
5:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:35pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Anasta misses a big conversion and it remains a six point gap.
Weyman has gone from hero to villian here because his error has cost the Dragons dearly here after scoring a try of his own.
Dragons 16
Roosters 22
5:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:33pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Anasta scores a great try for the Roosters and that’s a massive play from the captain. Great inside ball from Pearce and the Roosters hit back.
Dragons 16
Roosters 22
5:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:33pm | Report comment
67′ – Weyman now returns the football but he loses possession and the Roosters go straight back on the attack.
Dragons 16
Roosters 18
5:35pm
Whites said | 5:35pm | Report comment
How is that not a strip?
5:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:32pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Soward converts and its 18-16 Roosters.
Dragons 16
Roosters 18
5:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:31pm | Report comment
TRY DRAGONS – Weyman scores after forcing his way over from dummy-half. Roosters should have been ready for that but great strength by Weyman nonetheless.
Dragons 14
Roosters 18
5:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:30pm | Report comment
65′ – Roosters make another error here and the Dragons get another chance to post points. Roosters have been great in defence but they have put themselves under pressure here.
Dragons 10
Roosters 18
5:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:29pm | Report comment
64′ – Soward with a bad grubber and Minichiello returns the football very well and makes great yardage.
Dragons 10
Roosters 18
5:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:28pm | Report comment
63′ – Great defence from the Roosters as Hornby passes to Morris on the last tackle but he is tackled well. Roosters are on top here and are full of belief. Roosters need to get to the last tackle here. Pearce with a kick but it goes dead in-goal and the Dragons get the 20 metre tap.
Dragons 10
Roosters 18
5:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:26pm | Report comment
61′ – The crowd is officially over 40,000. What an effort from the fans today. Great atmosphere as the Roosters make a mistake and the Dragons get an opportunity to hit back now.
Dragons 10
Roosters 18
5:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:25pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts from the sideline and the Roosters lead 18-10.
The Roosters are on course for a very strong victory here. They just want it more than the Dragon at the moment.
Dragons 10
Roosters 18
5:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:24pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Pearce with an outstanding effort to ground his own grubber and the Roosters extend their lead. Pearce is doing his chances of retaining his NSW Origin jersey no harm today.
Dragons 10
Roosters 16
5:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:23pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Pearce with a kick and Morris wanted it to go dead in-goal but Pearce may have grounded this…
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:21pm | Report comment
58′ – Young with a forward pass to Merrin now and the Roosters get possession. Both teams coming up with some errors here. Which team will settle down first?
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:20pm | Report comment
57′ – Aubusson with an inside pass to Anasta but its ruled to go forward. Roosters just forcing their hand in attack a little too much. They look sharp in possession but they just need to play the percentages a little better. Dragons with possession.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:19pm | Report comment
55′ – Soward loses possession but the Dragons get the penalty for a strip. Correct decision in a big moment of the match here. Dragons now on the attack and they kick on the first tackle and the Roosters regain possession. That must have been a set play but it has worked against them here and the Roosters now get the penalty.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:17pm | Report comment
54′ – Hornby with a grubber kick and its a 20 metre restart for the chooks. Just. Roosters now work it up to the halfway and reach Dragons territory. Friend with a kick and he finds touch deep in Dragons territory. Good percentage play by Friend.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:15pm | Report comment
52′ – Roosters with some razzle dazzle football here with Leilua but the Dragons regain possession and Vidot goes on the counter attack. End to end stuff here.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:14pm | Report comment
NO TRY DRAGONS – Minichiello defuses the bomb and its a 20 metre restart for the chooks.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:13pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Soward with a bomb and Minichiello may have failed to defuse this and Nightingale may have pounced and scored…
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:12pm | Report comment
50′ – Pearce with a bomb and Morris regathers and finds Vidot. Dragons making good yardage now with Nightingale. Hornby then with a nice ball to Fien and the Dragons on the attack.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:11pm | Report comment
49′ – Great defence from the Roosters there as Soward produces a bad cross field kick and the Roosters regain possession. Roosters now making good yardage here.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:09pm | Report comment
47′ – Arona loses possession after Tasi produces a bad offload. Dragons off the hook now and they now get the penalty. Dragons get easy passage out of their own half.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:08pm | Report comment
46′ – Dragons run it on the last tackle but Cooper bats the football forward and the Roosters rush up well in defence. Roosters get possession now and they now get the penalty. Roosters now with a chance to post points.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:06pm | Report comment
44′ – Roosters work it up to the halfway here as Pearce kicks deep under pressure and finds Morris who returns the football. Dragons will start a set in good field position here.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:05pm | Report comment
43′ – Roosters drive Prior into touch and that’s great defence from the chooks after Merrin went awfully close to scoring a try.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:03pm | Report comment
41′ – Pearce with a deep kick and finds Morris who returns for the Dragons. Roosters muscle up in defence and they drive Morris back here but they concede the penalty.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
5:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:02pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Roosters with possession. Scott has a dislocated shoulder and will not be back for the Dragons.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
4:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:52pm | Report comment
This has been a close and exciting battle between the Dragons and Roosters. The Roosters have improved tenfold on their performance against the Cowboys and are playing really well at the moment. The Dragons have had to produce some terrific defence to deny the Roosters on numerous occasions here. The Dragons themselves have been very solid and it will be interesting to see if the young Roosters side can maintain their high level of play for the entire second half. Its amazing what a sold out stadium can do for a team’s confidence. The Dragons and Roosters are playing at a level befitting of a sold out SFS.
HALFTIME:
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
4:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:49pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
4:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:48pm | Report comment
39′ – Friend loses possession and the Roosters lose a great opportunity to put the Dragons to the sword on the verge of halftime. Let off for the Dragons.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
4:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:47pm | Report comment
I know the feeling Brett….
38′ – Dragons now work it out of their own half in what has been a gripping first half thus far. Miller loses possession and the Roosters will go on the attack here.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
4:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:46pm | Report comment
37′ – Roosters now return with the football and they are playing well at the moment. They have alot of belief here. Roosters already over the halfway here and Pearce kicks and finds touch deep in the Dragons territory. Great set by the chooks.
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
4:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:44pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and the Roosters hit the lead here 12-10. The Roosters have produced their best half of footy in my opinion. Can they continue on?
Dragons 10
Roosters 12
4:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:43pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Minichiello scores for the Roosters after regathering a Pearce bomb. Morris had no chance. Great try from Minichiello and just what the Roosters needed.
Dragons 10
Roosters 10
4:45pm
Whites said | 4:45pm | Report comment
That’s 1:1 Minichiello vs Morris.
4:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:42pm | Report comment
It is a great crowd Whites that’s for sure….
33′ – Dragons return the football after posting points and will be full of confidence after repelling the Roosters earlier on. Dragons now make it up to the halfway as Soward kicks and finds Tagive again.
Dragons 10
Roosters 6
4:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:40pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Soward misses and it remains 10-6 Dragons.
Dragons have managed to post points here after earlier producing some awesome defence to deny the Roosters points. Big moment there.
Dragons 10
Roosters 6
4:40pm
Whites said | 4:40pm | Report comment
This crowd looks to be 40,000+. I think that would make it the highest crowd in Sydney for a single regular season game in a least a decade and possibly longer.
4:42pm
turbodewd said | 4:42pm | Report comment
That crowd sounds great. Just shows that if you can put a good game in a good timeslot ppl will attend.
4:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:38pm | Report comment
TRY DRAGONS – Cooper scores for the Dragons after Perrett fails to regather a Hornby bomb. It was a gift for Cooper.
Dragons 10
Roosters 6
4:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:37pm | Report comment
28′ – Dragons now get a much needed penalty here and they will have a chance to go on the attack after surviving an attacking raid by the Roosters.
Dragons 6
Roosters 6
4:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:36pm | Report comment
26′ – Roosters looked destined to score on numerous occasions there but the Dragons produced trysaver after trysaver and they survive. Roosters make an error and the Dragons survive a litmus test there.
Dragons 6
Roosters 6
4:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:34pm | Report comment
25′ – Anasta with a grubber and Morris defuses it well but the Roosters get the penalty after Anasta was taken out of the play.
Dragons 6
Roosters 6
4:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:33pm | Report comment
24′ – Hornby kicks deep and Tagive links up with Minichiello who returns the football for the Roosters. Roosters now get six more tackles after Guerra was stripped of possession.
Dragons 6
Roosters 6
4:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:32pm | Report comment
23′ – Minichiello loses possession for the Roosters after failing to hold on to a Pearce pass. Dragons now work it out of their own territory.
Dragons 6
Roosters 6
4:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:31pm | Report comment
22′ – Good set by the Roosters here from the kickoff and they get the penalty on the last tackle. Roosters to go on the attack and they have wrestled some momentum from the Dragons here, who have lost Scott to injury.
Dragons 6
Roosters 6
4:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:29pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 6 all.
Dragons 6
Roosters 6
4:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:29pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Guerra scores for the Roosters and that’s a good hitback from the chooks after falling behind. This has been a good contest thus far and both teams deserve to be level here.
Dragons 6
Roosters 4
4:28pm
Brett said | 4:28pm | Report comment
Why isnt this game on free to air TV, if the NRL, wanted to tick off the fans you just acheived it, watching AFL Essendon Vs Collingwood now, good job Idiots at NRL, lost another fan!!!!!!!!!!!
4:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:27pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Guerra looks to have grounded a Pearce cross field kick here after the Dragons fumble possession. checking for a knock on by Guerra.
Dragons 6
Roosters 0
4:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:25pm | Report comment
17′ – Pearce with a kick to the corner and the Roosters muscle up in defence and force Vidot back into the in-goal. Good attitude from the Roosters there and they get the line drop out.
Dragons 6
Roosters 0
4:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:25pm | Report comment
17′ – Soward kicks deep now and finds Tagive again who is man handled by the Dragons defence. Roosters work it out of their own half now.
Dragons 6
Roosters 0
4:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:24pm | Report comment
16′ – Vidot loses the football but the referee played advantage and the Dragons get possession back. Tough call by the referee there and the Roosters are unlucky.
Dragons 6
Roosters 0
4:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:23pm | Report comment
15′ – Dragons return the football after scoring points. Roosters can be guilty of falling away when behind. Dragons work it up to the halfway as Soward kicks deep and finds Tagive who then finds Perrett.
Dragons 6
Roosters 0
4:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:21pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Soward converts and its 6 nil Dragons. Strong start from the Red V and it will be interesting to see if the Roosters can respond
Dragons 6
Roosters 0
4:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:20pm | Report comment
TRY DRAGONS – Creagh scores for the Dragons next to the posts after being set up by Rein. Lazy defence from the Roosters up the middle and they pay the price.
Dragons 4
Roosters 0
4:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:19pm | Report comment
11′ – Pearce with a deep kick and Vidot returns the football for the Dragons. Both teams have started strongly but the Dragons are getting the better of territory at the moment.
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:18pm | Report comment
10′ – Minichiello defuses another Soward bomb and the Roosters work it out from their own half. Leilua then produces a suicide pass but the chooks get away with it.
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:17pm | Report comment
9′ – Friend kicks deep and Morris returns strongly for the Dragons. Dragons now beginning to dominate territory here.
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:17pm | Report comment
9′ – Minichiello defuses a Soward kick and the Roosters are off the hook after Soward made a break earlier on. Roosters need to keep errors to a minimum today.
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:15pm | Report comment
8′ – Penalty to the Dragons now as they defuse an Anasta bomb thanks to Vidot. Roosters lose a great attacking opportunity here and they have to keep their focus now as the Dragons attack.
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:15pm | Report comment
NO TRY ROOSTERS – Minichiello has failed to score a try after getting a great offload by Guerra. Great tackle by Morris.
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:14pm | Report comment
Surely a benefit of the doubt try at least for Minichiello on the first replay….
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:13pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Morris may have come up with a trysaver here on Minichiello after the Rooster looked destined to score…
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:12pm | Report comment
6′ – Creagh drops the football and the Roosters are trying to make a statement in defence here early on. Signs looking good for the chooks here as they get the scrum feed on the halfway.
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:11pm | Report comment
5′ – Pearce kicks deep and Nightingale returns possession for the Dragons. Solid start from both teams thus far.
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:10pm | Report comment
4′ – Tagive defuses a Hornby bomb and the Roosters did very well in defence as the Dragons lost their way in attack. Roosters with possession now.
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:09pm | Report comment
2′ – Penalty to the Dragons and they will go on the attack. Roosters have had trouble with their discipline this season and will need to keep their attitude in check today.
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:08pm | Report comment
2′ – Anasta with a bomb and Morris does well to handle it and returns the football for the Dragons. Both teams have muscled up in defence thus far.
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:07pm | Report comment
1′ – Great defensive set from the Roosters here as Soward kicks deep and finds Minichiello who is dumped by Young. Very strong start from the Roosters first up.
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:06pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Dragons with possession.
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
4:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:03pm | Report comment
Both teams are out and we are nearing kickoff. Its nearly a sellout here….
Dragons 0
Roosters 0
3:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:53pm | Report comment
Good evening and welcome to this live NRL blog covering the traditional Anzac Day clash between the Roosters and Dragons. Sydney have lost their past four Anzac Day matches against the Dragons and will have to muscle up in defence if they are to go pound for pound with a physical Dragons side today. The Roosters certainly have the potential to win today but potential alone does not win matches. Both teams have won four matches this season so today’s contest represents a great opportunity to fire up infront of a very big crowd at Allianz stadium. This should be a close contest so leave your thoughts on the match as it happens here on The Roar.