In a match that's become a highlight of the NRL calendar, Sydney's traditional Anzac Day clash is back for another year.
Both clubs were beaten last weekend but still find themselves in the top eight.
The Roosters have been hit hard by injuries in 2021, particularly in the halves. The loss of Luke Keary to an ACL injury would be a massive blow to any side. The forced retirement of Jake Friend and the continued absence of Boyd Cordner is also being felt.
As for the Dragons, they didn't beat the Warriors last weekend but there was enough to suggest that they have the goods to return to the winner's list in this one.
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The rundown
Team news
Roosters: With Siosiua Taukeiaho (ribs) out, Lindsay Collins will start at prop with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves on the bench. In a positional change announced an hour before kick-off, Ben Marschke will start at hooker with Sam Verrills' return from a knee injury to come from the bench. Matt Ikuvalu is the 18th man.
Lock Victor Radley has been cleared to play after challenging the grading of a careless high tackle charge at the judiciary on Tuesday night.
The NRL's leading tryscorer Brett Morris (calf tightness) was a late withdrawal from the clash with the Storm last week will return.
The Roosters have won their past five games against the Dragons.
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Dragons: In a series of changes announced an hour before kick-off, Jack Bird moves from centre to halfback and Adam Clune from halfback to the bench.
Cody Ramsey goes from the wing into the centres and Jordan Pereira (No.20) will start on the wing. Billy Burns goes from the bench into the second row, with Josh Kerr to start the game on the bench. Kaide Ellis is the 18th man.
Halfback and captain Ben Hunt won't return from a fractured fibula this week, dropping off the reserves list on Saturday along with Brayden Wiliame.
Prop Blake Lawrie will return after missing the Warriors game with a cork.
The Dragons have won 11 Anzac Day games to the Roosters' seven.
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Key match-up
Sam Walker v Adam Clune: Walker has already shown that despite his young age and slight frame, he is at NRL standard. Clune has had his ups and downs, but if he can steer his team around in a competent manner, the likes of Dufty and Norman can take things from there.
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Stat attack
The Roosters were credited with 51 missed tackles in their loss to the Storm. With the ball, their completion rate was just 70 per cent and they only managed 10 offloads for the match.
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