NRL Match Previews - Eastern Suburbs v St George (Round 22)

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08-08-2010 03:00PM at Sydney Cricket Ground

Referee: Tony Archer and Alan Shortall
Touch Judges: Steve Carrall and Paul Holland
Referee: Bill Harrigan

It doesn't get tougher than this match at the SCG on Sunday afternoon. These two clubs have a wonderful rivalry formed from the Anzac Day matches and this year's traditional clash was brutal. The first half was basically a battle to see who would be last man standing. On that occasion it was the Dragons who stood taller as they outlasted the Roosters and pulled away in the second half. This time? A tough tip but either way it will be physical.  

St George Illawarra are once again receiving criticism about their ability to perform at the back end of the season and will be out to prove a point. The Roosters? Well you can't argue with form and the chooks are on a roll; that is enough for me. The Dragons are averaging 10 points per match over the last month and this will not be enough against a Roosters team with so many attacking weapons. Footy fans will enjoy seeing Pearce and Carney up against the best defensive side in the NRL.

My Man of the Match Prediction: Anthony Minichiello
My Tip: Roosters 18-16

The Teams

  Sydney Roosters               St George Illawarra Dragons 
Suspensions
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Injuries
J. Waerea-Hargreaves
A. Cherrington
J. Aubusson
L. Paea
B. Cordner
1. Anthony MinichielloFullback1. Darius Boyd
2. Phil GrahamWing2. Brett Morris
3. Kane LinnettCentre3. Mark Gasnier
4. Shaun Kenny-DowallCentre4. Matt Cooper
5. Sam PerrettWing5. Jason Nightingale
6. Todd CarneyFive Eighth6. Jamie Soward
7. Mitchell PearceHalfback7. Ben Hornby
8. Jason RylesProp8. Neville Costigan
9. Jake FriendHooker9. Dean Young
10. Nate MylesProp10. Michael Weyman
11. Frank-Paul NuuausalaSecond Row11. Beau Scott
12. Mitchell AubussonSecond Row12. Ben Creagh
13. Braith AnastaLock13. Jeremy Smith
14. Joseph LeiluaInterchange14. Luke Priddis
15. Martin KennedyInterchange15. Trent Merrin
16. Daniel ConnInterchange16. Matt Prior
17. Nick KouparitsasInterchange17. Jarrod Saffy
 Suspensions
No Suspensions

Injuries
K. Stanley
N. Fien
P. Tagive
D. Hunt

Head to Head

2010 NRL - Round 7 Sydney Football Stadium St George Illawarra Dragons 28-6
2009 Round 17 WIN Jubilee Oval, Kogarah St George Illawarra Dragons 34-12
2009 Round 7 Sydney Football Stadium St George Illawarra Dragons 29-0
2008 Round 26 Sydney Football Stadium Sydney Roosters 10-0
2008 Round 7 ANZ Stadium St George Illawarra Dragons 26-6

LeagueUnlimited Tipsters - Courtesy of www.MyTips.com.au

DragonPunk
(Justin Davies)

Dragons


Total Score
176
Non Terminator
(Josh Hill)

Dragons


Total Score
156
Twizzle
(Kevin Brennan)

Dragons


Total Score
154
CobyDelaney
(Coby Delaney)

Dragons


Total Score
142
Willow
(Steve Williams)

Dragons


Total Score
140

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