Thompson named in Dragons team to
play Knights

St George Illawarra Dragons coach Nathan Brown has named Lance Thompson as a possible starter for this Friday?s match against the Knights in Newcastle.

Thompson, who injured his ankle in the round 16 clash against the Rabbitohs, has been named on an extended bench, with one to be omitted.

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS team: round 24. Vs Newcastle Knights EnergyAustralia Stadium Friday 20 August 2004 Kickoff @ 7:30pm Referee: Tim Mander

Ben Hornby Nick Youngquest John Carlaw Matt Cooper Reece Simmonds Trent Barrett (c) Mathew Head Brent Kite Mark Riddell Jason Ryles Justin Poore Dean Young Shaun Timmins

Interchange: Ashton Sims Michael Henderson Ben Creagh Lincoln Withers Lance Thompson (one to be omitted).