Will we see the St George Illawarra Dragons play their best football and beat the Cronulla Sharks in Saturday night football? Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7.30pm AEST.
The Dragons are coming off a loss to the Souths Sydney Rabbitohs, while the Sharks have had the bye, and both teams are looking for a change in fortunes.
The Dragons have won seven out of the last ten games against Cronulla and will aim to continue that trend.
The last time these two sides played was back in Round 3, where the Dragons won 16-12.
The Dragons are aiming for their first win under new coach Paul McGregor but for that to happen they need star halves Benji Marshall and Gareth Widdop to fire.
Despite the loss, the Dragons have kept the same side that played the Rabbitohs on Monday night and Marshall might finally secure his first win for the Red V against a depleted Sharks team who are missing 11 first graders.
Cronulla will be without Todd Carney and Paul Gallen and could struggle to score points.
They have made mass changes to their side, with Nathan Gardner returning to first grade at fullback, Michael Gordon moving to the centres, making room for Jacob Gagan and Fa’amanu Brown to make their debuts on the wing and at five-eighth, respectively.
Can the Sharks overcome the odds and beat a Dragons side who are determined to get back into the winners circle?
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Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
I don't know what game you were watching, but they dropped the ball of the kick off..
Marldon
Guest
The refs and lady luck have flattered the sharks this last 2 seasons with unprecedented penalty counts and calls going their wy. This year, that all seems to have deserted them and what we are seeing now is Cronulla's true playing ability. The Dragons aren't that hot but when playing a park footy team, even they can put 20 past them.
oli
Guest
The proof that Tim Prentice has not the faintest idea of footy!
Cameron
Roar Guru
Sharks are where they're meant to be - Last!
Whites
Guest
Greg Alexander has no idea. Dugan is in the centres because Mary wants Quinlan at fullback. Quinlan is the best fullback at the Dragons.
Marldon
Guest
That is the best Cronulla have played all season. They really stepped up. Dragons played poorly just flattered by weak opposition.
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
Benji Marshall named man of the match, very well deserved. 4 try assists and 4 linebreak assists and getting his first win for the red V. Josh Dugan and Trent Merrin were also outstanding for the Dragons tonight. The Dragons now have to face the table leading Panthers next week while the depleted Sharks will be hoping for some of their players to be back. The Sharks have another bye next week before facing Manly in round 15. It doesn't get any easier. FULL TIME Dragons 30 Sharks 0
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
FULL TIME Well, that's it! Dragons have won the game 30-0. 188 minutes without a point scored for the Sharks. Where to from here? They need their players back as soon as possible.
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
79' - ERROR Sharks. Last minute of play, scrum down for Dragons who might try something to put the final nail into the coffin Dragons 30 Sharks 0
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
Cronulla haven't scored a single point since the 52nd minute of the Tigers game in round 10. They can't find the try line!
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
77' - GOAL. Brilliant kick from Widdop Dragons 30 Sharks 0
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
TRY time for the Dragons! Beale in for number 2 and his 8th of the year. Dragons 28 Sharks 0 Kick to come on the sideline
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
The referee's have called a try. It looked fine, a great play by Widdop again, puts in a little grubber and regathers, getting the ball out wide to Beale who may have a second.. looking at the sideline.. It is good!
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
75' - Video ref Dragons! Dragons 24 Sharks 0
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
This kid Craig Garvey looks a great player of the future for the Dragons.
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
73' - Holdsworth chip and chase attempt was unsuccessful after Widdop kicked it backwards to land in Nightingale's hands. Dragons 24 Sharks 0
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
72' - Widdop great kick and chase into the corner on Gardner. The Sharks now struggling to make any meters. 4th tackle and they're stuck on the 30m line. Dragons 24 Sharks 0
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
70' - Gagan takes Benji's bomb under pressure. Sharks ball with 10 minutes to go, can they get a point on the board? Dragons 24 Sharks 0
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
69' - ERROR Sharks. Boy oh boy. Michael Gordon drops it after a horrid pass from Holdsworth. Gee, I bet Cronulla are wishing they kept Chad Townsend. They need Carney back ASAP. Dragons 24 Sharks 0
Josh Allerton
Roar Guru
68' - ERROR Dragons. Finally! The Cronulla halves have put up a bomb and now have a result after a knock on. Sharks ball inside the 20m Dragons 24 Sharks 0