That will do us from Sunshine Coast Stadium. The Dragons claim a round 1 victory over the New Zealand Warriors 28-16. Mikaele Ravalawa claiming a hatrick in this one. The Warriors have the Titans on the Gold Coast next weekend. While the Dragons will honour Norm Provan at Kogarah next weekend against the defending premiers.
Kodi Nikorima throws it forward to Viliami Vailea and that will do it for the Warriors. They've tried valiantly, but have lacked finesse here tonight.
Amone knocks down the pass. Warriors rush to pack the scrum.
PENALTY WARRIORS: High contact from Tyrell Sloan - but penalty try ruled out by referee Peter Gough
We're off to the video referee. Peter Gough signals NO-TRY for Marcelo Montoya but checking a shoulder charge by the Dragons.
The short kickoff was taken by Ramsey, Dragons working it up the field now.
Zac Lomax puts the margin out to 12 points and that might be enough to claim the opening 2 competition points of the season for the Dragons.
Moses Mbye sneaks out of acting half and seals it for the Red V.
Viliami Vailea taken in goal by Tyrell Sloan and the Dragons get another set of 6 which goes 60 on the fly and 90m on the bounce. Must stop set here for the Dragons.
DWZ throws it forward and it's allowed to play on, then Chanel Harris-Tavita spills the ball up. Dragons with a set in the redzone to potentially ice the game.
Interesting to note that the referees are cracking down on players walking off the mark this season. Good to see, Lomax told to go back on the mark.
Lomax back on the field to attempt the extras and he's wide to the right. Score remains 22-16 Dragons.
COUNT AN OPENING ROUND HATRICK for Mikaele Ravalawa. He's given Marcelo Montoya nightmares on the right hand side of the ground. Sensational from the big winger.
What was happening there?? Warriors take a gamble that doesn't pay off and gives the Dragons a fresh set.
Aaron Woods leaves the field with a hamstring injury just as he returned to the field.
Shaun Johnson's kicking game working a treat. Another good kick peppering the Dragons back in their own end of the ground.
Yet again, the Warriors cannot convert their opportunity Chanel Harris-Tavita puts it down.
OH NO!!!! Mikaele Ravalawa puts it down. From hero to zero in as many plays. Warriors on the attack.
Jack Bird takes the kicking duties but fails to add the extra 2.
STRENGTH AND POWER!!!! Mikaele Ravalawa gets down low and gets the Dragons back in front. Sensational effort.
The Warriors looking lost in attack and once again lose the ball in their own end.
Dragons set of 6 amounts to nothing.
Expansive footy in their own end costs the Warriors possession.
They go for the risky play from the scrum and DWZ puts it down.
Ben Hunt tries valiantly to get out of the in-goal area but loses possession when he gets up to play it.
Shaun Johnson adds the extras and the Warriors lead this one for the first time tonight.
Off a questionable pass from Shaun Johnson. Eli Katoa crashes over and ties this ball game up.
A momentum changing kick by Shaun Johnson sets up the Warriors in great attacking field position.
Ben Hunt caught with the footy oh so short of the try-line and the Dragons come up empty.
PENALTY DRAGONS: Eliesa Katoa all over Josh Kerr trying to play the footy
PENALTY DRAGONS - Montoya knocks on and the error is compounded by a high shot from Chanel Harris-Tavita.
PENALTY WARRIORS: Moses Mbye whacks out the ball illegally out of Jazz Tevaga's hands. A fresh set for the Warriors.
Momentum changer immediately, Josh Curran charges down the kick and the Warriors with the first chance at points in the second half as Blake Lawrie concedes a SET restart.
Peter Gough blows his whistle and we're back underway from Sunshine Coast Stadium. A big second half with the game very much in the balance.
Half-Time from Sunshine Coast Stadium in an entertaining first half, the Dragons get to the sheds up 14-10. The Dragons started out strong with a 12-0 lead but allowed the Warriors back in the game through some elementary schoolboy errors. Both sides head to the sheds keen to impress in the second half.
Lomax puts over the extra 2.
PENALTY DRAGONS: Not square at marker right on the stroke of halftime and the Dragons will take the shot at goal.
PENALTY DRAGONS: Late tackle on Jack Gosiewski by the Warriors gives a fresh set of 6 to the Dragons on the stroke of Halftime.
Another mistake from the new centre. Not having a happy time of it this afternoon.
PENALTY DRAGONS: Viliami Vailea overrunning the ball and tackles Cody Ramsey without the ball.
SJ adds the extra 2. The Warriors all of a sudden starting to gain the ascendancy in this contest here. The Dragons have been sloppy in defence allowing the Warriors to march upfield.
Off the back of set restarts, Josh Curran breaks through the line and links up with Wayde Egan to score.
Ravalawa caught on the last... Dragons come up short on the final tackle. Warriors now have to work out of yardage.
SET RESTART DRAGONS: Slow ruck from the Warriors gives the Dragons a fresh set in opposition territory.
Both sides seemed to have settled down after a few early errors. Crunch period coming up on the eve of halftime.
Blake Laurie back on after passing his HIA for the Dragons.
The club debutant runs past the ball and coughs up possession in a good scoring opportunity.
Captain's Challenge coming up from the Dragons - Jack Bird saying there was obstruction on his defence. He wins the challenge and Euan Aitken will be penalised for coming through the ruck.
PENALTY DRAGONS: Crusher tackle by Addin Fonua-Blake. It's been placed on report by referee Peter Gough.
Coming back right to left from Johnson but just away to the posts. Score remains 12-4 Dragons way as we're halfway through this opening half.
Lovely cut out ball from Shaun Johnson gave DWZ an open kick opportunity. Tyrell Sloan has an airswing at it and the Warriors have their first of 2022.
Suli coughs up possession on the very next tackle. Possession has been an issue to start with for both sides.
A promising blindside raid goes astray for the young Warrior. He's legs were taken in a dangerous position but the referee doesn't see anything wrong with it.
PENALTY WARRIORS: Peter Gough spots the Dragons in front of him and a relieving penalty for the Warriors.
Lomax makes no mistakes and the Dragons go 12-0 in front.
Jack Bird cuts back in to score. Lovely set play from the Dragons with Hunt and Sloan combining with Bird to collect their second try of the afternoon.
A lose carry from the skipper gets the Dragons in good ball territory.
Blake Lawrie departs for a HIA replaced by new signing Francis Molo
The pressure amounts to nothing with Su'A dropping the ball however, the Dragons have challenged the decision... Ashley Klein has said it's inconclusive so the Dragons retain their right to challenge.
A forward pass from the returning playmaker gets the Dragons in a prime scoring opportunity.
Great kick by Lomax in game 50 to add the extra 2 points.
A beautiful ball from Tyrell Sloan gets Ravalawa into space and has too much strength for Marcelo Montoya.
PENALTY DRAGONS: Euan Aitken holding too long in the tackle. A great kick for touch has the Dragons primed in a good scoring position.
Unbelievable - right after getting the ball back. The Warriors spill the ball off the dropout.
Shaun Johnson kicking early in the tackle count putting the Dragons under pressure. Earns his side a repeat set of 6.
Moses Suli can't contain it. Warriors back on the attack.
Forward pass from Nikorima, Montoya was racing away to score.
PENALTY WARRIORS: Andrew McCullough with the high contact.
Peter Gough blows time on and we're underway. The Warriors will receive the football running from left to right.
Both sides are as per the program. The Dragons will be in their red away strip this afternoon, while the Warriors are in their home jersey.
Super Saturday continues on the Sunshine Coast as the Warriors host the Dragons. Round 1 has seen plenty of upsets and exciting footy thus far and this match promises more excitement. Both sides have been strong in the off-season and are eager to impress their fans and give them something to look forward to in 2022.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judges: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski, Nick Pelgrave
Video Referee: Ashley Klein
WARRIORS (16)
Tries: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Wayde Egan, Eliesa Katoa
Conversions: Shaun Johnson (2/3)
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (28)
Tries: Mikaele Ravalawa (3), Jack Bird, Moses Mbye
Conversions: Zac Lomax (3/4), Jack Bird (0/1)
Penalty Goals: Zac Lomax (1/1)