NRL Match Preview: Round 22 v Raiders

Author: St George Illawarra Dragons
Timestamp: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 08:55 AM

The Dragons will be in Wollongong this Saturday for a match-up with ladder leaders Canberra as the club celebrates Members Round.

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The club's Knock-On Effect NSW Cup squad will be in action against the top of the table Warriors first at 3:10pm before our NRL outfit prepare for a 5:30pm face-off.

This week, we’re recognising the spirit of the club – our loyal Red V Members – with a range of special experiences on offer.

Round 22 - Round 22 - Saturday 2 Aug

Full Time

Dragons

Raiders

Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong

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KEY INFO

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Date Saturday, August 2nd
Venue WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Watch Kayo & Foxtel
3:00PM Gates Open
3:10PM Knock-On Effect NSW Cup | Dragons v Warriors
5:30PM NRL | Dragons v Raiders

CELEBRATING OUR MEMBERS

Keep an eye on your emails and social media as we breathe fire into Members Round with giveaways, surprises, and the return of some fan favourites.

The lucky winners of the ICONIC members raffle will be announced with help from your favourite players and a special guest.

Red V Members will be selected at random to take part in our Game Day experiences, such as:

Pre-Match Coin Toss
First Half Guard of Honour
Second Half Guard of Honour
“How to Train Your Dragon” Dynamoney half time race
Lucky Row - where you could win some awesome prizes!
The Ultimate Red V Upgrade – where you could be upgraded to Legends Club
5x Food and Beverage Vouchers – to be drawn on the day

Make the most of your Game Day! Snap a pic in front of the famous Members Wall, located inside of Win Stadium, Near Gate C and the Western Grandstand concourse, enjoy the energy of the precinct with i98FM and more, or start the party early with everyone’s favourite DJ Johnny.

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50-50 CHARITY RAFFLE PARTNER: TALK2MEBRO

The Dragons are proud to be partnering with Talk2MeBro for our 50-50 Charity Raffle in Round 22 at WIN Stadium.

The organisation's vision is a world without suicide. Through their work, they seek to make a lasting impact that resonates beyond their programs by encouraging a culture of awareness, resilience, and support in every space they reach.

Talk2MeBro offers tailored mental health programs that meet the unique needs of each individual audience such as workshops, keynote sessions, immersive experiences, team-building activities and more.

Since 2018, they have facilitated their programs, retreats, and seminars via 73,000+ face-to-face facilitations at 17,000+ sporting clubs, 15,000+ workplaces, and 7,000+ schools.

We encourage all fans to show their support – every donation, big or small, helps make a difference.

Our 50-50 Charity Raffle partner for Round 22: Talk2MeBro

KIDS BIG DAY OUT

The club will be hosting the 12th annual Kids Big Day Out at WIN Stadium on Saturday.

The event caters to children with disabilities and their families by providing them with a memorable day out whilst watching the Dragons play.

The event features game tickets, face painting, music, plentiful food and drinks, and opportunities to meet superheroes as well as NRL and NRLW stars.

2024 Kids Big Day Out

A BATTLE OF KNOCK-ON EFFECT NSW CUP HEAVYWEIGHTS

Get down to WIN Stadium early and cheer on the club's Knock-On Effect NSW Cup squad in a 1st vs. 2nd showdown.

The visiting Warriors will be chasing a 15th consecutive win whilst Willie Talau's Dragons have won 11 of their past 13.

Cody Ramsey captains the Dragons from the back with Lachlan Ilias, Loko Pasifiki Tonga, and Raymond Faitala-Mariner among the other names offering NRL experience.

For the Warriors, Jett Cleary – the younger brother of Penrith star Nathan – wears the No.7 with Bunty Afoa, Edward Kosi, and Tom Ale among their recognisable names.

TEAM NEWS

DRAGONS

Jaydn Su’A (knee) is unavailable for the Red V seeing Michael Molo slot into the second row and Hame Sele come onto the interchange.
Blake Lawrie also reverts to the interchange with Emre Guler starting after the duo made a last switch last week.
Gerringong Lions junior Hayden Buchanan has been named among the reserves for the first time in his career having crafted an impressive Knock-On Effect NSW Cup campaign this year.

RAIDERS

Sebastian Kris (head knock) comes back in for the Raiders with Simi Sasagi reverting to the interchange and Noah Martin dropping back to the reserves.

Round 22 - Round 22 - Saturday 2 Aug

Full Time

Dragons

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Tyrell Sloan

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jed Stuart
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Mathew Feagai

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Corey Allan

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Lyhkan King-Togia

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Emre Guler

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
Prop for Dragons is number 10 David Klemmer

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Michael Molo

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Zac Hosking
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob Liddle

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Owen Pattie
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Hamish Stewart

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Simi Sasagi
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Hame Sele

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Morgan Smithies
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Blake Lawrie

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ata Mariota