Former Lord Mayor of Sydney, Jack Mostyn became President of the club in 1937 and retained the role for the next eight years. Aston Warwick 12. Luke Hanson 21. Both can play in the middle, but can also shift out to the edge. Watisoni Bogiso 11. However, it is what happens in the four weeks after that which is likely to determine the direction their season takes, with matches against the Titans (home), Broncos (away), Sharks (home) and Dolphins (home). Plenty of expectation will be on the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2023 after missing a place in the finals for the past four seasons, including two under coach Anthony Griffin. The. St George DRLFC Ltd. 124 Princes Highway, Kogarah NSW 2217. Once again congratulations on your selection and if you have any questions please contact our SG Ball Cup Team Manager, Fady Ghanem on 0411 383 557. Suliasi Prescott 10. Dom Destradis 13. Samuel Woollett 4. There was a couple of areas with Matt defensively that could have been handled better (against the Roosters). Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Ins: George Burgess (Wigan Warriors, 2023), Jack Gosiewski (Manly Sea Eagles, 2022), Moses Mbye (Wests Tigers, 2023), Tautau Moga (South Sydney Rabbitohs, 2022), Francis Molo (North Queensland Cowboys, 2024), Jaydn Su'a (South Sydney Rabbitohs, 2024), Moses Suli (Manly Sea Eagles, 2024), Aaron Woods (Cronulla Sharks, 2023), Outs: Gerard Beale (released), Eddie Blacker (Penrith Panthers), Billy Brittain (released), Adam Clune (Newcastle Knights), Matthew Dufty (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Kaide Ellis (Wigan Warriors), Hayden Lomax (released), Cameron McInnes (Cronulla Sharks), Trent Merrin (retired), Corey Norman (Retired), Jordan Pereira (Brisbane Broncos), Shaun Sauni-Esau (released), Paul Vaughan (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Brayden Wiliame (rugby union), Re-signed: Tyrell Fuimaono (2023), Cody Ramsey (2024), Full squad Finnley Neilsen 12. All the talk has been that Jack Bird will move to the lock position, and frankly, with the number of centres, it makes the most sense. Kyron Fekitoa 4. Hes the only one that can answer that. The sick feeling is gone. Ethan Sanders 8. "Its a great shot in the arm for our club and its a necessity for our club to be able to produce players for the long-term sustainability of our growth into the top eight of the competition. In 1989, former premiership winning captain Craig Young had two seasons at the helm (1989 & 1990) but left under unhappy circumstances. Ted Glossop coached for a single season in 1988, tasting success when the Dragons won the mid-week 1988 Panasonic Cup competition. We acknowledge the traditional kaitiaki of the lands, elders past and present, their stories, their traditions, their mamae and their mana motuhake. Dont discount how critical his injury was to that losing streak either. Blake Metcalfe 8. Lachlan Crossle 17. The first President was Arthur Yager, with Joe McGraw chosen as Secretary, Arthur Moymow named Treasurer and Allan Clark as the first club delegate to the NSWRFL. Centre Moses Suli (both Tonga) and wingers Mat Feagai (Samoa) and Mikaele Ravalawa (Fiji) will benefit from the experience they gained at the World Cup, while Zac Lomax was third for try assists by centres in 2022 and Sloan is one of the NRL's most exciting rookies. Darcy Brettle 7. Noa Faatui 21. Damien Nati 15. In 1925 the club started using Earl Park at Arncliffe as its headquarters and home ground. Samuel Lane 5. "We have put 10 years of hard work into some of these guys. There is barely anything between them, however, Sullivan should have the inside running on the spot. Isaiya Katoa 8. George Dragon Juniors Messages 1,980 Dec 4, 2019 #2 Tyrell Sloan, Illawarra Steelers, Dapto Canaries Rugby League G getsmarty Immortal Messages 30,766 Kamoe Fekitoa 6. In 1953 the first St George Leagues Club was built on the corner of Princes Highway & Rocky Point Road. Suli was once touted as one of the best young centres in the game and had a mammoth breakout year, but has since faded at Manly. The David Waite coached Dragons had finished the season in 7th position and won their way through to the Grand Final with wins over Canberra (16-14), Sydney City (36-16), and North Sydney (29-12) in the Semi-finals. William Tuitupou 13. The club have always had a healthy production line into the NRL, particularly in the Illawarra region, but the other half of the merger is falling by the wayside. He is also 23 next year. They are the three names thatSt George Illawarra Dragons have been excited about for years, and on Saturday afternoon they will all start together for the first time at NRL level. Larry Muagututia 11. He will be looking to get back to his best at the Dragons, and if he can, then a combination with the speedy Ramsey could be deadly. Devisarn Ene 8. Lene Feterika 4. Maybe they'll contest Flegg? Presently, the St. George Dragons play the bulk of home games in the SG Ball and Harold Matthews competitions at WIN Jubilee Oval, and in recent years have also hosted games at Hurstville Oval. Canterbury Bulldogs vs St George Dragons: Belmore Sports Ground, Belmore: Sat Feb 4: 10:00am: Harold Matthews: . Daniel O'Donnell 10. That same day saw the creation of an iconic image when Sydney Morning Herald photographer John O'Gready captured a photo which would become titled "The Gladiators" and which showed the essence of good sportsmanship as the Saints' captain Norm Provan and West's captain Arthur Summons embraced post-match in exhausted camaraderie while barely recognisable, covered head-to-toe in mud. Jt Manuafetoa 13. On the afternoon of 24 August 1963 Saints won the Grand Final in all three grades After winning their first two games on the road, the One New Zealand Warriors will belatedly play their first SG Ball Cup home game of the season when they face St George Illawarra in Sunday's third-round clash. The New Zealand Warriors honour the mana of the Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa, Australia and the Pacific. Before the start of the 1921 season, trial matches were played at Sans Souci and training took place at the Drill Hall in the Sydney suburb of Arncliffe. Lachlan Bush 18. Will Lavaki 20. Suliasi Aho 6. Referee David Manson ruled that Brown had not completed the tackle. Naga St George Illawarra | . Blake Lawrie Baden Wales was delegate to the Juniors. The likes of Terry Lamb, Mick Potter, Paul Langmack, Geoff Robinson, Willie Mason, Andrew Ryan and Steve Turner spoke to the rookie coach about the club's culture and rich history. Jett Liu 21. All times are listed in AEDT (NSW/VIC/ACT) unless otherwise noted. The club's first game took place against Newtown at Sans Souci and St George were victorious 360. Samuel Jinks 12. Noah Johannssen 16. "Hes been okay, but when I get asked these things youd have to ask him. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Tobias Hatcher 9. Carlos Tarawhiti 20. "They are all massive talents but the Dragons just let them go.". In 1986, with the SCG as their new home ground, St George missed the semi finals in all three grades for the first time in 50 years. A lot of good things happened up until that point. Joshua Alhazim 15. 2. 596 (12 tries, 278 goals, 2 field goals), Sutherland Grave Diggers (1935 prior to formation of Cronulla-Sutherland in 1967), This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 15:29. Ethan Ferguson 6. Referees: Gage Miles;Sideline Officials: Jabri Daizli, Reece Sammut; Join our mailing list for all the latest news and views from the world of Rugby League. The five-eighth spot is now shaping as the Dragons' biggest issue with Talatau Amone stood down. They now come up against a St George Illawarra side which has lost each of its first three matches against Canterbury Bankstown (14-26), Western Suburbs (10-18) and the 2022 SG Ball premier Penrith (12-38). "Im not totally up with it at the moment, Ive had my head down into the game this weekend. A team with talent which could shine, and yet, a team which has made some odd recruitment decisions and could plummet even further down the table as teams around them pull out all the stops to improve. Jack Bird was first picked in the three-quarter line last year alongside Zac Lomax, but team balance dictates he plays elsewhere this year. Eli Sagala 18. Joseph O'neill 8. The Dragons still have two roster spots to fill after announcing the signing of Paul Turner and Ben Murdoch-Masila, alongside the purchase of former Wests Tigers prop Zane Musgrove and Queensland Cup front-rower of the year Nick Lui-Toso. On the footy field, Smith is "bulldog," plays with tenacity and has a great left boot. Kobe Fulton 15. In an audacious move, the Raiders have lived up to their name by snaring five rising stars in a move that has infuriated the Dragons. Navajo Doyle 10. After winning their first two games on the road, the One New Zealand Warriors will belatedly play their first SG Ball Cup home game of the season when they face St George Illawarra in Sundays third-round clash. Every time he has played, he has done a really good job particularly in attack. Posts are copyright and may not be re-produced without written author consent. SG Ball Cup - Round 1 Date: Saturday, March 4, 2023 Kick Off: 11:30am (local time) Referee: Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, NSW, Australia St George Dragons Illawarra Steelers Sullivan played hooker in his absence at the back end of last year and did it well, but isnt a week in, week out number nine, while Moses Mbye could also fill in. Mbye started at hooker in three matches last when Andrew McCullough was unavailable and Sullivan wore the No.9 jersey in the round 24 clash with Wests Tigers. Taj Blackman 15. Canberra Raiders respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. The St. George Dragons is an Australian rugby league football club from St George District in Sydney, New South Wales that played in the top level New South Wales competition and Australian Rugby League competitions from the 1921 until the 1997 ARL season, as well as the unified 1998 National Rugby League season. Reuben Moyle 5. You are using an out of date browser. Darcy Clifton 14. Robert Toia 5. Harry Sio 16. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Hamish Stewart 18. I have this terrible sick feeling in my gut. Koby Douglas 6. Calab Edwards 7. In 1971 St George made it through to the Grand final against an experienced Souths side with a battle-hardened pack. Samuela Fainu 12. The match will also provide a delayed debut for Pukekohe's Navigation Homes Stadium as a new home venue for the club. Congratulations to all the players named. You are using an out of date browser. We want to build on that into tomorrow, and whatever happens will take care of itself then. The Future Is Now: St George Illawarra Dragons give glimpse into the future as finals hopes appear slim, Amone has been particularly impressive since entering first grade, The Penshurst RSL junior will move to Canterbury in 2022, Another man who may be in the future plans for the Dragons is Moses Suli, NRL players, officials hit out at potential rule change, St. George-Illawarra Dragons v North Queensland Cowboys. In the latter half of the decade Steve Edge, Rocket Reddy, Steve Morris, Mark Shulman, Robert Stone, Bruce Starkey, John Jansen and Craig Young provided the playing leadership at the club. 9. Tyrell Sloan, Junior Amone and Jayden Sullivan. 13. 7. Sloan has played just three games of first grade to date, but has shown Griffin enough to put his faith in the teenager to be the long-term No.1 for the club. The 19-year-old trio all dominated in the junior ranks for Illawarra, taking out the SG Ball competition back in 2019. Tane Kiriona 16. With Amone stood down, Sullivan and Mbye are also in the mix to partner captain Ben Hunt in the halves. Really pleased he certainly exceeded my expectations. They stayed at the venue until 1985. The club's inaugural first grade appearance was on St George's Day, 23 April 1921 against Glebe at the Sydney Sports Ground. . Dragons utilityJack Birdis racing the clock to be fit for the side's season-opener against the Gold Coast Titans in Round 2 after injuring his knee at training. Venue: Charlie Guymer 5. Michael Abdow 13. Daniel Readon. A prolific try scorer, Mussing was the top try scorer for the club in 1945 and was a crowd favourite for three seasons. The first game in the "City of Churches" in 1991 saw the Dragons defeat Balmain 16-2 in front of 28,884 fans which was in fact the NSWRL's highest non-finals attendance for the season. 2/27/2023 6:58:23 AM, Storming Melbourne for second straight SG Ball win, Defence wins it for Blair's boys in searing Sydney heat, Exciting back rower Sifakula signs until 2025, Robinson: I want to make New Zealand proud', I Am Hope links with Warriors Community Foundation. Zane Watson 18. Moses Suli Their inaugural premiership had still not been achieved when at the end of the decade, following the 1939 season, the club moved its home ground back to Hurstville Oval. Braydon Jang 17. Junior Amone and Tyrell Sloan were stars for the Dragons in SG Ball . Due to its close proximity to Kogarah Oval, the Carlton Hotel became the local watering hole for the players after training. Played SG Ball alongside Joseph Suaalii. In 1989, Saints appointed former player Geoff Carr as secretary of club[17] and also returned home to upgraded facilities at Kogarah Jubilee Oval but the season would end and along with it the first decade since the 1930s in which the club failed to win a premiership. The five 18-year-olds were seen as part of the future plans of the Dragons - and at least six more quality youngsters have been signed by other clubs, as well. Joshua Coinakis 10. Josh McGuire We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Archie Donnelly 10. Emmanuel Tuariki 14. 6. In 1975 Langlands wore white boots, novel at the time, in the Grand final against Easts. L.U. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source, BREAKING: Worst-case scenario confirmed for Eels winger, New setback for Broncos as star recruit cops injury, Updated Team Lists: Eels vs Storm Round 1, 2023, Multi-million dollar Flegler deal a must-do for desperate Dolphins, Former NRL stars select shock Dally M picks, Luke Thompsons injury less serious than initially thought, Brisbane Broncos consider offering David Fifita homecoming deal. In 1989, the team returned to Kogarah Oval where they remained until the joint-venture with the Illawarra Steelers at the end of the 1998 NRL season. Is anyone able to post the body of these articles. Zac Lomax Tyler Moriarty 10. Malachi Tareke 5. "The way Sully handled the hooking position last week was exciting. "It's very disappointing and you can't blame the kids," one local league coach told Wide World of Sports. Wayne Bennett's bad week has got even worse with one of the game's best young prospects doing a backflip on a deal with the Dolphins for next year. "Its nice to see but its also something we have to make sure does happen with this group and there will be guys like Josh Coric and other guys in the background. The Dragons still field stand alone sides in the SG Ball and Harold Matthews competitions, last winning an SG Ball title in 1992 and have yet to taste premiership success in the under 16s Harold Mathews Cup. Ethan Cliff 6. Francis Molo has also joined the Red V, although that is a far better signing. There is also the backrower that came from Manly. Samuel McCulloch 16. A decision was made at the end of 1987 to move St George from the SCG to the Belmore Sports Ground in 1988 with the hope of returning to Jubilee Oval Kogarah at a later stage. Ashton Cini 19. That means all of McGuire, Woods, Burgess, Molo, Ford and Kerr will be left fighting for bench spots. Fahy remained as Club Secretary until 1944.[3]. Liddle is the only specialist dummy half and unless the Dragons sign another hooker, Moses Mbye and Jayden Sullivan are likely to have to share the role if he is out. Cody Ramsey's season-ending illness, whilst devastating, gives Tyrell Sloan a major chance to lock in the No.1 jersey and make an impact in 2023. Cyclone Gabrielles imminent arrival put paid to the intended first home game at the stadium against Manly Warringah on February 12. Facebook: Like LeagueUnlimited - NRL & Rugby League News, 1. Riley Lack 7. [6] This club was to become the site of many victory celebrations over the next 10 years. Max Mccathie 12. Jake Ellyard. Ben Hunt Souths then raced ahead in the second half to 110 lead. This one would make it 10. National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. All times are listed in AEDT (NSW/VIC/ACT) unless otherwise noted. Jordi Mazzone 3. The 22-year-old moved to the Gold Coast . Moustafa Dirani 18. I know he didn't show a great deal last season but with a full pre-season under his belt, a few more kgs of muscle but the same speed, he shouldn't be written off! The joint venture first fielded a side in the NRL competition in 1999 and reached the Grand final that year. . Te Wehi Waitere 3. From NRL Schoolboy Cup stars to rugby union prodigies, these are the kids to watch in this years Harold Matthews (under 17s) Cup. The 2023 NRL Season is just around the corner and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! Latu Fainu 7. Vaka Aho 9. Referees: Adam Sirianni;Sideline Officials: Harrison Baysarri, Mitchell Lothian; 1. Caleb Laiman 24. NSWRL S. G. Ball Cup 2022. St. George began their home-ground stadium at Hurstville Oval in 1921 until 1924. Jayden Sullivan returned from a hamstring injury in the Charity Shield and is an option alongside Turner with Moses Mbye also there. 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