NRL Match Preview: Round 19 v Roosters

Author: St George Illawarra Dragons
Timestamp: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 09:06 AM

The Red V are back at Jubilee Stadium this Saturday for a highly anticipated Heritage Round double-header against the Roosters.

The club's NRLW squad will be in action first at 3:15pm before our NRL outfit prepare for a 5:30pm showdown – both against the Sydney Roosters.

The club will also be celebrating the 15-year anniversary of our 2010 Grand Final victory over the Roosters with a strong contingent of former players on hand for the clash.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Saturday 12 Jul

Full Time

Dragons

Roosters

Venue: Jubilee Stadium, Sydney

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Date Saturday, July 12th
Venue Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah
Watch Kayo & Foxtel
2:45PM Box Office Opens
3:00PM Gates Open
3:15PM NRLW | Dragons v Roosters
5:30PM NRL | Dragons v Roosters

CELEBRATING 2010

As a part of Heritage Round celebrations, the club will be honouring our 2010 premiership squad 15 years on from their famous victory.

A strong contingent of past players will be on hand for the clash including members of the 2010 Grand Final squad.

In the precinct, there will be a big screen set up playing heritage packages with bean bags to watch from.

There will also be a 2010 Premiership Trophy display along with face-painting, lawn games, and our merchandise tent.

Grand Final - Grand Final - Sunday 3 Oct

Full Time

Dragons

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Darius Boyd

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Anthony Minichiello
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Brett Morris

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Joseph Leilua
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mark Gasnier

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Kane Linnett
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Matthew Cooper

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Jason Nightingale

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Sam Perrett
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Jamie Soward

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Todd Carney
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hornby

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Neville Costigan

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jason Ryles
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Dean Young

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Michael Weyman

Prop for Roosters is number 20 Lopini Paea
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Beau Scott

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Nate Myles
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Ben Creagh

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jeremy Smith

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Braith Anasta

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Nathan Fien

Interchange for Roosters is number 10 Frank-Paul Nuuausala
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Trent Merrin

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Martin Kennedy
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Matt Prior

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jarrod Saffy

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Daniel Conn

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:29:36 PM

A MILESTONE FOR SU’A

Jaydn Su’A has been named to play his 150th NRL game – a key milestone for the Origin representative and Samoan international.

Su’A joined the club ahead of the 2022 season and has grown into an integral member of the club taking home the Dragons Medal a year ago.

The 27-year-old has represented Samoa on eight occasions, Queensland on six occasions to go along with what will be 67 Dragons appearances.

PARTNERING WITH GEORGES RIVER LIFE CARE

The Dragons are proud to be partnering with Georges River Life Care for this weekend's double-header at Jubilee Stadium against the Roosters.

We encourage you to get along to Kogarah this Saturday to support Georges River Life Care as our 50-50 Match Day Charity Raffle partner or, if you cannot make the game, purchase a ticket online.

Georges River Life Care is a local, community not-for-profit that’s been in operation in Peakhurst since 2007 supporting and enriching the lives of people in the Georges River community who have been impacted by domestic violence and financial hardship through caring and compassionate services.

Through the support of local entities and fundraising like the 50-50 Charity Raffle, Life Care can support a larger number of clients with their case management program.

TEAM NEWS

DRAGONS

Valentine Holmes has been named to back up from Wednesday's State of Origin decider with Corey Allan shifting back to 18th Man.
Luciano Leilua (quad) and Hamish Stewart (head knock) both return in a boost for the pack.
Michael Molo reverts to the interchange with Loko Pasifiki Tonga and Viliami Fifita listed among the reserves.

ROOSTERS

Sam Walker (thumb) makes his return to the NRL pushing Sandon Smith to the reserves.
Billy Smith (knee) and lock Victor Radley (concussion) also return in.
Robert Toia, Connor Watson, Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton and Spencer Leniu have all been named to back up following Wednesday's State of Origin decider.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Saturday 12 Jul

Full Time

Dragons

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Tyrell Sloan

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Sione Finau

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Lyhkan King-Togia

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Hugo Savala
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Emre Guler

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson
Prop for Dragons is number 10 David Klemmer

Prop for Roosters is number 17 Spencer Leniu
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Salesi Foketi
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob Liddle

Interchange for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Hamish Stewart

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Blake Steep
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Michael Molo

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Egan Butcher