Bailey Back for First Qualifying Final

The St.George Bank Dragons will be boosted by the return of international representative Luke Bailey for the first NRL qualifying final against the Panthers at Penrith Stadium this Friday night.

Bailey, 24, has returned ahead of schedule, having been out for 15 weeks since tearing his pectoral muscle in round 9 against Manly. Representative prop Jason Ryles and flying winger Reece Simmonds will also make a welcome return to the team, both having missed the Dragons last match (Rnd 25 v Manly) through injury.

The Dragons will be looking to make it five wins in a row and three from three against the defending Premiers having defeated them in both round matches during the regular season; 44-18 at WIN Stadium in round 6 and 28-8 at Penrith Stadium in round 14.

1. Ben HORNBY 2. Nathan BLACKLOCK 3. Shaun TIMMINS 4. Matt COOPER 5. Reece SIMMONDS 6. Trent BARRETT (c) 7. Mathew HEAD 8. Brent KITE 9. Mark RIDDELL 10. Jason RYLES 11. Dean YOUNG 12. Lance THOMPSON 13. Ben CREAGH 14. Ashton SIMS 15. Justin POORE 16. Luke BAILEY 17. Lincoln WITHERS 18. John CARLAW