Sydney Roosters vs St George Illawarra Dragons: NRL live scores, blog

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29th July, 2018

When: 4:10pm (AEST)
Where: Allianz Stadium
TV: Live, Channel Nine, Fox League
Betting: Roosters $1.65, Dragons $2.25
Overall meetings: Played 38; Dragons 20, Roosters 17, 1 draw
Last meeting: Dragons won 24-8 at Allianz Stadium in Round 8
Referees: Ashley Klein, Chris Sutton

Roosters
1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Joseph Manu 5. Blake Ferguson 6. Luke Keary 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Ryan Matterson 13. Victor Radley
14. Isaac Liu 15. Zane Tetevano 16. Mitchell Aubusson 17. Kurt Baptiste 18. Nat Butcher 22. Lindsay Collins (Two to be omitted)

Dragons
1. Matthew Dufty 2. Jordan Pereira 3. Euan Aitken 4. Timoteo Lafai 5. Jason Nightingale 6. Gareth Widdop 7. Ben Hunt 8. James Graham 9. Cameron McInnes 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Tariq Sims 13. Jack de Belin
14. Jeremy Latimore 15. Kurt Mann 16. Leeson Ah Mau 17. Luciano Leilua 19. Blake Lawrie 20. Jai Field (Two to be omitted)

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Latrell Mitchell of the Roosters celebrates scoring a try during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Sydney Roosters and the North Queensland Cowboys at Allianz Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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Match result:

The Sydney Roosters have surged into third position on the competition ladder with a dominant 36-18 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons at Allianz Stadium.

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Final score
Sydney Roosters 36
St George Illawarra Dragons 18

Match preview:

The Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra Dragons look to consolidate their spots in the top four in what shapes as an explosive battle up front. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 4:10pm (AEST).

Oh to have been in the dressing room after the Roosters’ 56-24 win over Manly last weekend. Sure, the Tricolours ran in ten tries, but the Sea Eagles didn’t offer much resistance in defence.

Coach Trent Robinson would also be aware of the fact his team also conceded four tries – ten points more than the 14 they previously averaged per game.

The Roosters’ push towards the premiership this year has been built on their defence. While it was nice to see them finally turn it on in attack last week, the second-placed Dragons should prove a far more difficult side to penetrate.

Paul McGregor’s men only conceded one try in their 24-10 win over the Cowboys last weekend. The victory was crucial as it arrested a form slump that threatened to derail their campaign.

This week, the Red V have the perfect opportunity to prove they are still genuine title contenders in 2018, having demolished the Roosters 24-8 earlier this year.

The battle of the forwards alone will be worth admission, as two of the most imposing packs in the competition come face-to-face.

In a boost for the Dragons, Tyson Frizell returns, while Isaac Lui and Mitchell Aubusson are back for the Roosters.

Prediction
The Roosters have looked the far more convincing in recent weeks and should continue their charge towards September.

Roosters by 10.

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