South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St George Illawarra Dragons: Charity Shield live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Alan Nicolea, 22 Feb 2013 Alan Nicolea is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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The maestro: Nathan Merritt celebrates scoring a try (AAP Image/Action Photographics, Renee Mckay)
Traditional rivals South Sydney Rabbitohs and St George Illawarra Dragons clash in what should be a bruising 2013 Charity Shield encounter at ANZ Stadium. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7.40pm AEDT
The Rabbitohs and Dragons have spared no expense in the lead-up to tonight’s charity shield, with each team naming full strength line-ups for the pre-season encounter.
Big signings Ben Te’o and Gerard Beale make their long awaited debut for South Sydney and St George Illawarra respectively, and both will be itching to perform well in their new colours.
Michael Weyman also makes his return from injury for the Dragons tonight and will be hoping he can last 80 minutes against a very physical Rabbitohs pack.
Prediction
The Charity Shield has always been a tightly contested affair and fans should expect another quality match-up between two of the NRL’s great rivals.
Expect a big game from new Dragons captain Ben Creagh, as the NSW Origin forward aims to lead from the front against a very strong Rabbitohs pack.
Te’o should also be looking to impress tonight, given that he has already started his South Sydney career on a rocky note after missing the season’s first trial due to disciplinary reasons.
The battle between Jamie Soward and Adam Reynolds in the halves is also a match-up to look forward for both sets of fans, and players will have a big say as to whether or not their teams will have successful seasons this year.
With early bragging rights on the line, tonight’s contest promises to be a beauty as both teams look to get some early winning form on the board before the real action begins in March.
On paper the Rabbitohs possess the better strike power, and if they play towards their potential, they should have just enough class to beat the Dragons in a tight, physical encounter.
Rabbitohs by six.
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11:45am
Alan Nicolea said | 11:45am | Report comment
Thanks again guys. Always a pleasure. Look forward to your company during season 2013
6:45am
Elphus said | 6:45am | Report comment
Thanks Alan from a bunnies fan on Maui.
10:17pm
yewonk said | 10:17pm | Report comment
bunnies were good but still twenty mins missing from the game, they could of had dragons at 50 nil. issac luke is the best dummy half runner with daylight second
9:45pm
yewonk said | 9:45pm | Report comment
well dragons are in all sorts, i would sack price and drop soward.
10:12pm
Devout Saint said | 10:12pm | Report comment
Yeah, me too. And while we are at it sack Doust and Craig Young too. Soward to too afraid of the physical contact of rugby league.
10:23pm
yewonk said | 10:23pm | Report comment
yeah he baulks any time he is near the ball i dont doubt he has the talent just not the guts.
9:33pm
Dominic Johnson said | 9:33pm | Report comment
Thanks Alan for the coverage much appreciated
9:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:29pm | Report comment
No worries franky french. Enjoy having you on board.
9:57pm
Maria said | 9:57pm | Report comment
Thnak you Alan for your runnung commentary. Brilliant Bunnies. Just love Inglis, and the rest of them. Happy, Happy.
9:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:26pm | Report comment
The Rabbitohs take out the Charity Shield here with a dominant win over the Dragons tonight. The Dragons threatened to come back in the second half after scoring back to back tries but the Bunnies just had too much strikepower upfront and in the backs and raced away to win 28-10. Inglis was the Rabbitohs best tonight, setting up two tries and looks in fine form ahead of the round one clash with the Roosters. Dragons with plenty to work on, particularly in attack. Thanks for joining us tonight and please join us again when the NRL resumes on March 7!
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 28
9:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:24pm | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 28
9:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:24pm | Report comment
79′ – Rabbitohs now work it out from their own half after scoring here and will play out the clock as Hunt is away now before he produces a terrible pass that goes over the sideline. He would like that pass over again!
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 28
9:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:23pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Goodwin converts well yet again
Well that scoreline reflects the game to be honest. Bar a good passage midway through the second half from the Dragons, the Rabbitohs have dominated this encounter and will win well.
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 28
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
TRY RABBITOHS – Bucket scores for the Rabbitohs as the Dragons make an error and Bucket picks up the crumbs and races away to score!
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 26
9:21pm
Greg Hannon said | 9:21pm | Report comment
Alan you are a champion.Thanks for going to the trouble to keep me informed here in WA. No radio or tv coverage here.
Cheers Mate ….Go the Bunnies !
9:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:20pm | Report comment
Just under 20,000 have turned up tonight. Good crowd for the Charity Shield.
76′ – Rabbitohs back in control here after a solid Dragons fightback midway through the second half. Inglis has set up two tries tonight and is looking sharp for the opening round. Sutton runs the football on the last as Inglis is tackled eventually. Dragons recover possession
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 22
9:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:19pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Goodwin converts from the sideline and its 22-10 now
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 22
9:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:18pm | Report comment
TRY RABBITOHS – Walker scores with his first touch of the ball here after getting a fine ball from Inglis that opened up the Dragons defence. Game over now surely
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 20
9:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:17pm | Report comment
72′ – Clark with a strong run here and Lowe also makes great metres here. Rabbitohs nearly in here. Sutton with a chip toward the corner but the ball goes over the sideline but the Rabbitohs will get possession back here as the Dragons play at the football
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:15pm | Report comment
70′ – Everingham intercepts possession and races away before the football is stripped and he wins the penalty for the bunnies who are off the hook
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:14pm | Report comment
70′ – Dragons get lucky here as they get six more tackles here. Tough call against the Bunnies there. Dragons looking to make the most of their good fortune
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:13pm | Report comment
69′ – Rabbitohs with a kick to the corner but Beale is there to regather possession and the arm wrestle continues here. Good fightback from the Dragons after they looked all but gone 16 nil down
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
68′ – Soward with kick and Everingham returns possession now. We are set for an exciting final ten minutes here.
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
67′ – Sutton with a kick now and the Dragons return possession here. Things have tightened up here courtesy of the Dragons fight back
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:10pm | Report comment
66′ – King is off on the medicab now and the Dragons are walking wounded at the moment with Cooper and Nightingale also out injured on the sideline. Rein aswell is also injured. Rabbitohs back in possession.
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:12pm
littlereddragon said | 9:12pm | Report comment
Thanks for doing the regular updates, it’s the only way we can find out what’s happening!
9:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:09pm | Report comment
King is up now and that’s a good sign as he attempts to walk off here but the medicab is there for a reason
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:07pm | Report comment
Time out here as King is treated for concussion here….
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:05pm | Report comment
66′ – King from dummy-half is held up and he has lost the football and he appears injured aswell.
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:05pm
Amber said | 9:05pm | Report comment
Who do u think will win Alan?
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
65′ – Soward with an attempted chip kick but is taken out and he wins a penalty and will go right on the attack. A chance to square it all up here would you believe it
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
64′ – Reynolds with a kick but Morris gets to the football on the full and the Dragons looking sharp now. Rein now comes from the field with an arm or shoulder injury. Not good news for Dragons fans
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
63′ – Inglis now with possession but the Dragons are defending well now and have a spring in their step now.
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:02pm | Report comment
63′ – Beale regathers on the full and the Dragons starting to dominate territory here. They are finishing with the wet sail here
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
62′ – Its been all the Dragons here over the past few minutes and have shown that they can score points quickly if they get into some rhythm. Inglis now returns possession before getting tackled inside his own 20
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
9:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:00pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Soward misses and the Dragons all of a sudden look the more likely here at 16-10 behind. They trailed 16-0 barely five minutes ago!
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
8:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:59pm | Report comment
TRY DRAGONS – Dragons finally make a break through Henderson after Merrin produced a fine ball. Dragons on fire now as they attack the Bunnies line. Dragons score back to back tries as Merrin scores courtesy of a fine Rein pass from dummy-half!
Dragons 10
Rabbitohs 16
8:58pm
Scott said | 8:58pm | Report comment
How long to go until full time?
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
58′ – Well the Dragons with some momentum here after scoring the try. Morris is a class act on the wing. You can see why after he set up Vidot with his pace and great footwork on the wing. Dragons with a break now as Henderson is away! Six again now!
Dragons 6
Rabbitohs 16
8:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:56pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Soward converts and its game on again at 16-6!
Dragons 6
Rabbitohs 16
8:58pm
Ken said | 8:58pm | Report comment
About time
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
TRY DRAGONS – Vidot scores after grounding the football despite the attention from several Rabbitohs defenders. Morris though was superb in the lead-up, beating several defenders on the wing before finding Vidot who scored! Dragons come to life!
Dragons 4
Rabbitohs 16
8:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:54pm | Report comment
Vidot looks to have scored a great try here from the Dragons after great lead-up play by Morris on the wing. Dragons come to life
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:54pm
Scott said | 8:54pm | Report comment
Great comments Common Souths
8:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:53pm | Report comment
55′ – Burgess knocks on as the Dragons stand their ground in defence and force the error. Morris off the mark quickly from the tap and he wins a penalty as a result. Good play and the Dragons on the attack
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:51pm | Report comment
53′ – Rabbitohs win another penalty late in the tackle count and the Bunnies can surely put the match to bed here with a try.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:51pm | Report comment
53′ – Soward with a kick but Goodwin returns the football after catching it on the full. Rabbitohs in complete control here and are enjoying themselves
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:51pm
Vic said | 8:51pm | Report comment
Definitely no one chipping Inglis his weight this year…he looks like a beast!
8:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:50pm | Report comment
52′ – Sutton with a kick toward the corner and Beale returns well after picking the football up from his own in-goal. Dragons still on the back foot here
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:49pm | Report comment
51′ – Fien with a bomb but Goodwin easily regathers possession. Dragons have not contested their own bombs tonight. Very poor chase tonight
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:48pm | Report comment
50′ – Reynolds with a kick and the Dragons recover possession but are stuck in their own half and have not looked like scoring tonight
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:47pm | Report comment
49′ – Dragons are yet to make a clean break in this match. Soward with a bomb now and Inglis stands his ground and regathers on the full and he can take those all day.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:46pm | Report comment
48′ – Goodwin knocks on for the Rabbitohs outwide and the Dragons hang on here but they are second best by far tonight
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:45pm | Report comment
47′ – Rabbitohs win another penalty here and that’s the last thing the Dragons need against a fired up Rabbitohs pack.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:44pm | Report comment
46′ – Fien with a grubber kick and he finds touch for the Dragons deep in Bunnies territory. Rabbitohs won’t mind that though as they remain in complete control here
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:43pm | Report comment
NO TRY RABBITOHS – Dragons save the try here and the Dragons restart from the 20 metre line
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:42pm | Report comment
45′ – Goodwin goes close to scoring but the Dragons I think may have done just enough to deny him from scoring in the corner. Great effort from Goodwin nonetheless
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:42pm | Report comment
45′ – Inglis has been in hot form tonight with another strong fend. Roosters must be watching this performance and biting their nails.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:41pm | Report comment
44′ – Dragons with another forward pass from Harrison to Weyman. Not the Dragons night thus far. Rabbitohs with another chance to put the Dragons to the sword
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:40pm | Report comment
43′ – Sutton with a kick from inside the forty but Beale returns now for the Dragons. Rabbitohs in cruise control here
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:39pm | Report comment
42′ – Dragons on the attack but have not looked sharp with the football thus far. Soward with a bomb and Sutton regathers easily for the Rabbitohs. Not enough variety there
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:38pm
Peter said | 8:38pm | Report comment
Looks like Rabbits will do what they always do. Start strong and then fade. Watch for a Dragogons revival.
8:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:38pm | Report comment
They are looking good Maria but the mighty Roosters will take care of them!
41′ – Reynolds with a poor kick off the side of the boot and the Dragons will get the scrum feed in pretty good field position here
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:37pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Rabbitohs with possession
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:28pm | Report comment
Its 16 nil Dominic. Sorry about that.
8:42pm
franky french said | 8:42pm | Report comment
First of all thanks for the coverage, ive relied in the roar many times as the tv deals done past and present dont have supporters interest at heart. Can you tell me why inglis fumble wasnt a penalty try rather than just a penalty. Go the Bunnies and go the roar
8:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:21pm | Report comment
HALFTIME: Bunnies nearly score on the counter attack but the ball goes just over the sideline. They are in complete control though against the Dragons as halftime kicks in!
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 16
8:25pm
Dominic Johnson said | 8:25pm | Report comment
Great coverage Alan. Is it 16 nil or 14 nil go the mighty Rabbitohs
8:29pm
Maria said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Come on Bunnies. Wish we could watch the game on TV. I’ve got a great feeling for the Bunnies this year.
8:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:20pm | Report comment
40′ – Peats kicks downfield and Morris returns possession now as halftime draws ever closer.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 14
8:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:19pm | Report comment
39′ – Very good lead-up play by Clarke and Crocker in the lead-up to the Rabbitohs try. They are looking very sharp the Bunnies and the Dragons have no answers at the moment
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 14
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Reynolds converts and its 16 nil and its look all over now by halftime.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 14
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
TRY RABBITOHS’ – Rabbitohs on the attack and really should be leading by more to be honest and will as Clarke finds Peats on the inside who scores!
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 14
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
36′ – Fien with a kick but Inglis on the spot regathers on the full and wins the penalty now. He looks unstoppable at the moment!
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15pm | Report comment
35′ – Burgess with a very strong run but he loses possession with the line so close. Dragons recover possession
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:14pm | Report comment
This could be a benefit of the doubt try. We have seen plenty of these awarded before…. Inglis looked to have fumbled it but you never know.
NO TRY RABBITOHS – Penalty to the Rabbitohs for Nightingale kicking the ball out of Inglis’s hands with his foot.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
34′ – Rabbitohs with another chance to really put a nail in the Dragons coffin here as they attack. Inglis now finds Farrell who returns possession to the fullback who looks to have scored in the corner. Video referee decision
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:11pm | Report comment
33′ – Weyman with a good run as he makes his return from a long injury layoff. Dragons though poor in attack thus far as the ball goes over the sideline.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
32′ – Sutton with a kick now but Beale regathers on the full and returns well.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:09pm | Report comment
31′ – Soward with a kick towards the corner and the Rabbitohs recover through Goodwin. Rabbitohs too good in defence
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:08pm | Report comment
30′ – Dragons win a penalty now and a much needed one at that. Dragons yet to click in attack and they will need to fire big time against the Storm in round 1. Gee what a tough ask that is.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:07pm | Report comment
29′ – Dragons with another mistake as the Rabbitohs force the error with great defence. Rabbitohs on the attack yet again but they too make a mistake as Everingham loses the football
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:06pm | Report comment
28′ – Inglis gets a great offload from Burgess and he makes strong metres. Rabbitohs charging forward here as they make metres at will. Sutton with a bomb. Goodwin with another kick now but the Rabbitohs are eventually penalised for offside. Dragons off the hook again
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
27′ – Dragons with really only their second chance to truly test the Rabbitohs line. Fien with a forward pass though to Creagh and the Dragons continue to struggle in attack
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:04pm | Report comment
26′ – Mistake on the first play by the Rabbitohs and the Dragons are off the hook big time there. Sutton was the player who lsot possession.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:03pm | Report comment
25′ – Rabbitohs in complete control here despite it being early in the match. They now win another penalty and the Rabbitohs looking dangerous here.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Reynolds misses from out wide and its 10-0
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
8:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:01pm | Report comment
TRY RABBITOHS – Second phase play breaks down there but the Rabbitohs recover possession. Inglis with a chip to the corner and Everingham does very well to bat the football back and Champion is there waiting and pounces on the ball to score!
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 10
7:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:59pm | Report comment
21′ – Dragons with another error here in their own half and the Rabbitohs putting them under huge pressure. Rabbitohs should make them pay here. Morris with the error
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 6
7:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:58pm | Report comment
20′ – Inglis looking very strong with another fend from the scrum. Rabbitohs more enterprising at the moment as they attack. Reynolds with a chip kick and Beale regathers well on the full and the Dragons hold on
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 6
7:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:57pm | Report comment
19′ – Dragons knock on and the Rabbitohs will get a scrum feed here. Dragons yet to really spark in attack tonight. Rabbitohs have their measure thus far
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 6
7:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:56pm | Report comment
18′ – Champion getting treated here for a head gash. Sutton with a kick now but Beale is there waiting and returns well. Dragons with a chance to get some good field position here
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 6
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
17′ – Beale slammed to the ground here as Fien chips toward the corner but Champion does well to recover possession and stays in the field of play. Rabbitohs with solid defence there
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 6
7:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:53pm | Report comment
16′ – Soward with a 40/20 kick and that was superb from the Dragons half. He has a terrific kicking game does Soward and the Dragons will go on the attack now
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 6
7:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:52pm | Report comment
15′ – Reynolds with a bomb and Morris under no pressure gathers the football well. Dragons though have hardly had any field position in the first 15 minutes
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 6
7:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:52pm | Report comment
14′ – Merrin with a poor offload and the Rabbitohs recover possession. South Sydney with another good field position start here
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 6
7:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:51pm | Report comment
13′ – Rabbitohs getting over the advantage line far easier than the Dragons. Poor grubber from Reynolds though and Nightingale regathers easily
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 6
7:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:50pm | Report comment
13′ – Fien with a kick down the right hand side. Inglis regathers and looks very strong and fit this season.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 6
7:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:50pm | Report comment
12′ – Rabbitohs looking strong here as Reynolds puts up a bomb and Nightingale gathers possession well before finding Soward. Dragons on the backfoot though
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 6
7:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:49pm | Report comment
TRY RABBITOHS – Goodwin scores out wide and Reynolds converts well from the sideline and its 6-0 Rabbitohs
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 6
7:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:47pm | Report comment
9′ – Great second phase play from the Bunnies with Inglis feeding Goodwin out wide and the Rabbitohs are on the board here but we are going to the video ref. Looked fine to me
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 0
7:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:45pm | Report comment
8′ – Merritt not playing tonight for South Sydney. He was stood down. Sutton with the bomb now an Nightingale fails to gather the football but he knocks it backwards and the Rabbitohs earn a line drop-out
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 0
7:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:44pm | Report comment
7′ – Sorry for the late start but we are up and running now. Please leave your thoughts on the match as it happens! Dragons working out from their own half now but Creagh is tackled well. Merrin tackled on the last as Soward kicks deep and finds Goodwin on the wing
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 0
7:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:43pm | Report comment
Five minutes have been played in the Charity Shield and the Rabbitohs are currently on the attack. Its still nil all but Inglis has already produced a very strong fend on Vidot. Farrell now held up. Great defence Dragons and they force the error and will get possession. good play from both teams.
Dragons 0
Rabbitohs 0