NRL late mail: Round 2 v Panthers

St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has finalised his 17 ahead of the Dragons' Round 2 clash against the Penrith Panthers at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Friday, March 18 (6pm).

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• Buy tickets to the Dragons' Norm Provan tribute clash

The Dragons will celebrate the life and career of St George legend Norm Provan against the current holders of the Provan-Summons trophy with a tribute and plaque unveiling dedicated to rugby league's 12th immortal.

The No. 9 Red V jersey that Provan made famous has been retired for Round 2. Andrew McCullough will wear No. 19.

Aaron Woods (hamstring) won't play against the Panthers. Francis Molo will start in the front row with George Burgess named on the interchange. Burgess will play his 150th NRL game and become St George Illawarra player No. 257. 

Tariq Sims will start at lock. Jack de Belin shifts to the interchange at the expense of now 18th man Jack Gosiewski.

Mat Feagai joins Jaiyden Hunt, Tautau Moga, Daniel Alvaro, Poasa Faamausili and Jackson Ford as the players to drop out of Tuesday's initial 24-man squad. 

NRL team for Round 2 v Penrith Panthers –

1. Tyrell Sloan – proudly sponsored by EFEX
2. Cody Ramsey – proudly sponsored by Aspec Masonry
3. Moses Suli – proudly sponsored by Kingsgrove Sports Centre
4. Zac Lomax – proudly sponsored by Floormania
5. Mikaele Ravalawa – proudly sponsored by Wollongong Jetski
6. Talatau Amone – proudly sponsored by Carinya Village – Jindabyne
7. Ben Hunt (c) – proudly sponsored by Belle Property
8. Francis Molo – proudly sponsored by Sneaky Burger
19. Andrew McCullough – proudly sponsored by St George Food Distributors
10. Blake Lawrie – proudly sponsored by TLE Alexandria
11. Jack Bird – proudly sponsored by Modus Projects
12. Jaydn Su'A – proudly sponsored by Shire Steel and Fabrication
20. Tariq Sims – proudly sponsored by Professionals Padstow

Interchange:
13. Jack de Belin – proudly sponsored by TripADeal
14. Moses Mbye – proudly sponsored by DEMOCO
15. Josh Kerr – proudly sponsored by Jamesons Strata Management
17 George Burgess – proudly sponsored by Gym Solutions

18th man: Jack Gosiewski