Dragons v Roosters: Koster back in action; Sergis aims for eight
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
8th Position
away Team
Roosters
2nd Position
Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Dragons: After making her return to the side via the bench in last week's upset over the Knights, Tyla King slots straight into the starting lineup 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, with Jamilee Bright out of the 17 and into the extended reserves after suffering a head knock last week.
Roosters: The Roosters have shuffled their starting forwards for the match against the Dragons, with Mya Hill-Moana set to start at prop, with Otesa Pule into the second row. Amber Hall and Pani Hopoate move to the bench. Tavarna Papalii, who missed the early stages of the season as she made her return from injury, has been named in 18.
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 2 Maatuleio Fotu-MoalaWinger for Roosters is number 2 Jayme Fressard
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Keele BrowneCentre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica Sergis
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Bobbi LawCentre for Roosters is number 4 Jasmin Strange
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Kimberley HuntWinger 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 6 Isabelle Kelly
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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 13 Jocelyn Kelleher
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Zali HopkinsInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Aliyah Nasio
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Ella KosterInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Pani Hopoate
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Bronte WilsonInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Samantha Economos
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Steph HancockInterchange for Roosters is number 21 Amber Hall
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Sophie ClancyReplacement for Roosters is number 18 Tavarna Papalii
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Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Alice GregoryReserve for Roosters is number 19 Tiana Davison
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Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Tayla CurtisReserve for Roosters is number 20 Taina Naividi
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Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Jordyn PrestonReserve for Roosters is number 22 Eliza Lopamaua
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Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Jamilee Bright
Dragons Ins
- Alice Gregory
- Ella Koster
- Jordyn Preston
- Tayla Curtis
Roosters Ins
- Eliza Lopamaua
- Taina Naividi
- Tavarna Papalii
Dragons Outs
Roosters Ins
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.
