Dragons v Roosters: Koster back in action; Sergis sidelined
Fresh from producing arguably the upset of the season to down defending premiers the Knights, the Dragons are back on home soil and looking to claim another big win against the Roosters.
The Dragons fought back from a slow start and were aided by the guidance provided when Tyla King came onto the field to turn the tables on Newcastle.
They face a new challenge this week against a Roosters side that has hit form following an opening round loss, with their star players stepping up when it counts.
Last week, it was forward Millie Elliott who helped lay the platform for her side and it looks to be a great match-up up front in this game, with Dragons prop Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa coming into the match after earning five Dally M points for her efforts.
Match: Dragons v Roosters
Round 4 -
home Team
Dragons
9th Position
away Team
Roosters
2nd Position
Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Team News
Dragons: No late changes for the Dragons after Alice Gregory was named on Saturday to make her NRLW debut on the wing in place of Leio Fotu-Moala. Forward Jamilee Bright has been returned to the 17 on the bench after being cleared of injury after being taken from the field against the Knights. Steph Hancock is the 18th player. Tyla King slots into the starting line-up this week to pair with Raecene McGregor in the halves, moving Zali Hopkins to the bench. Ella Koster has been named for her first game of the year coming back from a shoulder injury.
Roosters: A number of positional changes on game day with Isabelle Kelly moving to centre and Jocelyn Kelleher taking the five-eighth position. Otesa Pule will move into the second row with Olivia Kernick, which will see Amber Hall move to the bench. Tavarna Papalii, who missed the early stages of the season as she made her return from injury, has been added to the bench along with Tiana Davison. The 18th player is Samantha Economos.
Match: Dragons v Roosters
Round 4 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan BerryFullback for Roosters is number 1 Samantha Bremner
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Kimberley HuntWinger for Roosters is number 2 Jayme Fressard
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Keele BrowneCentre for Roosters is number 4 Jasmin Strange
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Bobbi LawCentre for Roosters is number 6 Isabelle Kelly
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Winger for Dragons is number 19 Alice GregoryWinger for Roosters is number 5 Mia Wood
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Tyla KingFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 13 Jocelyn Kelleher
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn Aiken
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaProp for Roosters is number 8 Millie Elliott
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Kasey RehHooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Davis
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Madison MulhallProp for Roosters is number 10 Mya Hill-Moana
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Shenai Lendill2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Otesa Pule
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Charlotte Basham2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Olivia Kernick
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Alexis TauaneaiLock for Roosters is number 14 Aliyah Nasio
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Zali HopkinsInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Pani Hopoate
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Ella KosterInterchange for Roosters is number 18 Tavarna Papalii
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Bronte WilsonInterchange for Roosters is number 19 Tiana Davison
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Interchange for Dragons is number 22 Jamilee BrightInterchange for Roosters is number 21 Amber Hall
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 17 Steph HancockReplacement for Roosters is number 16 Samantha Economos
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Dragons fullback Teagan Berry has scored 16 tries in her past 14 appearances.
- The Roosters have won four of their past five games against the Dragons.
- Dragons winger Kimberley Hunt has scored eight tries in her past seven games.
- Roosters centre Jess Sergis has scored at least one try in seven consecutive games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
