NRL Previews - Sharks v Dragons (Round 2)

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21-03-2011 07:00PM at Toyota Stadium

Referees: Jason Robinson and Chris James
Touch Judges: Luke Potter and Adam Gee
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton

Mis-match of the round. Breaking in a new combination at 6 and 7 takes time and for Cronulla's Wade Graham and Albert Kelly, there will be no tougher test this season. The Dragons defence has allowed an average of just over 12 points per match over the past 50 rounds of Rugby League. Ridiculous. Cronulla, on the other hand, have scored an average of around 14 points over this same period.

So, with those fascinating stats firmly entrenched in your memory, do you believe that Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan can deliver a miracle to Sharks fans that have been waiting so patiently for a win over their arch rivals? Neither do I. Also, if you are desperate for one more statistics on this match, note that since the Wayne Bennett era began in 2009, Cronulla has scored a total of 14 points in a combined 4 local derbies. More of the same here.

My Tip: Dragons 30-0

The Teams

Cronulla Sutherland Sharks               St George Illawarra Dragons
Suspensions P. Aiton Injuries J. Bukuya S. Porter	1. Nathan Gardner Fullback 1. Darius Boyd 2. Matthew Wright Wing 2. Brett Morris 3. Dean Collis Centre 3. Mark Gasnier 4. Colin Best Centre 4. Matt Cooper 5. John Williams Wing 5. Jason Nightingale 6. Albert Kelly Five Eighth 6. Jamie Soward 7. Wade Graham Halfback 7. Ben Hornby 8. Kade Snowden Prop 8. Dan Hunt 9. John Morris Hooker 9. Nathan Fien 10. Luke Douglas Prop 10. Michael Weyman 11. Jeremy Smith Second Row 11. Beau Scott 12. Anthony Tupou Second Row 12. Ben Creagh 13. Paul Gallen Lock 13. Matt Prior 14. Josh Cordoba Interchange 14. Michael Greenfield 15. Broderick Wright Interchange 15. Mitchell Rein 16. Stuart Flanagan Interchange 16. Trent Merrin 17. Ben Pomeroy Interchange 17. Jon Green	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries D. Young C. King

Head to Head

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

Other Games this Round

• Parramatta Eels v Penrith Panthers at Parramatta Stadium
• Canberra Raiders v Brisbane Broncos at Canberra Stadium
• Melbourne Storm v Gold Coast Titans at AAMI Park
• Wests Tigers v New Zealand Warriors at Leichhardt Oval
• North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle Knights at Dairy Farmers Stadium
• South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium
• Sydney Roosters v Manly Sea Eagles at Sydney Football Stadium
• Cronulla Sutherland Sharks v St George Illawarra Dragons at Toyota Stadium