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St. George Illawarra Dragons
46
Match Complete
Gold Coast Titans
26
| Z. Lomax |  | 78 | ||
| J. Bird |  | 78 | ||
| T. Moga | | 69 | ||
| Z. Lomax | | 66 | ||
| T. Moga | | 65 | ||
| 62 | | T. Boyd | ||
| 60 | | J. Fifita | ||
| T. Amone | | 56 | ||
| 50 | | T. Boyd | ||
| 49 | | B. Fermor | ||
| J. Bird | | 41 | ||
| 40 |  | T. Boyd | ||
| 34 | | T. Boyd | ||
| 33 | | D. Fifita | ||
| Z. Lomax | | 30 | ||
| J. Sullivan | | 28 | ||
| Z. Lomax | | 24 | ||
| M. Feagai | | 23 | ||
| Z. Lomax | | 18 | ||
| T. Moga | | 16 | ||
| 10 | | T. Boyd | ||
| 9 | | A. Brimson | ||
| T. Amone | | 4 |
| 9 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 5 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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The NRL’s round 23 continues this afternoon, as the St George Illawarra Dragons host the Gold Coast Titans in Wollongong. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 2pm AEST.
Many folks would look at this afternoon’s game and conclude that there’s nothing to play for, and with good reason. By the time kick-off rolls around on Sunday afternoon, the Dragons’ finals hopes will be mathematically and mercifully over if, as expected, the Roosters beat the Tigers on Saturday evening.
There isn’t much intrigue in terms of World Cup selections. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Ben Hunt are virtual locks for the Kangaroos, while there’s little doubt about those eligible for tier 2 nations. Erin Clark might be a chance of travelling with New Zealand – that’s something for him to play for.
The Titans as a collective aren’t going anywhere, though, with the possible exception of down. After a big win over Manly last weekend, they’re ahead of the last-placed Wests Tigers on points differential and a good chance of avoiding the wooden spoon.
There – that’s something for them to play for. The Titans have a decent chance of holding off the Tigers, with two winnable games to come: at home to Knights in round 24 before a trip to New Zealand to finish the season. The Tigers have the Dragons and Raiders, both at home.
One win could well be enough for the Titans to make sure they don’t slip below 15th. It really has been a depressing season for the Gold Coast faithful.
In team news, the Dragons have named an unchanged side after defeat to the Raiders on Sunday. Aaron Woods will make his 17th appearance of the season, with 18 reportedly triggering a player option for 2022.
The Titans welcome back Fa’asuamaleaui from family duty with Jarrod Wallace dropping out of the squad. Klese Haas, brother of Payne, is among the reserves.
Prediction
While the Dragons showed some flashes of attacking intent last weekend, it was out of necessity and still wasn’t enough anyway. They looked bereft at full-time.
The Titans put on a show against Manly, with AJ Brimson in spectacular form and even David Fifita showing signs of life. They’ve also got something, however insignificant, to play for and will win this.
Titans by 10.
Kick-off: 2pm (AEST)
Venue: WIN Stadium
TV/Stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Dragons $1.55; Titans $2.45 – odds via PlayUp
St George Illawarra
1. Cody Ramsey 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Mbye 4. Zac Lomax 5. Tautau Moga 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Jack de Belin 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Josh McGuire 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack Bird
Interchange: 14. Tyrell Fuimaono 15. Aaron Woods 16. Michael Molo 17. Billy Burns
Titans
1. Jayden Campbell 2. Jojo Fifita 3. Phillip Sami 4. Brian Kelly 5. Patrick Herbert 6. AJ Brimson 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Jaimin Jolliffe 9. Erin Clark 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Isaac Liu
Interchange: 14. Greg Marzhew 15. Herman Ese’ese 16. Moeaki Fotuaika 17. Sam McIntyre
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