The Dragons close out the 2025 season with a Saturday afternoon showdown against the defending premier Panthers in Wollongong for i98FM Illawarra Convoy Round.
The club's NRLW squad will be in action against the Cowboys in the lead-up to the clash as a part of an anticipated double-header.
Match: Dragons v Panthers
Round 27 -
home Team
Dragons
15th Position
away Team
Panthers
7th Position
Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
KEY INFO
- Buy Tickets
- Date Saturday, September 6th
- Venue WIN Stadium, Wollongong
- Watch Kayo & Foxtel
- 12:00PM Gates Open
- 12:45PM NRLW | Dragons v Cowboys
- 3:00PM NRL | Dragons v Panthers
i98FM ILLAWARRA CONVOY ROUND
This weekend's double-header will be raising money for the i98FM Illawarra Convoy.
The Dragons, the NRL, Venues NSW, Squadron Energy, TripADeal, Remara, AGS Structural and HWLE Lawyers will each be donating a dollar for each person who attends Saturday's double-header.
The largest gathering of trucks and bikes in the Southern Hemisphere, the i98FM Illawarra Convoy is one of the most extensive regional fundraisers in the country.
Money raised from the event provides support to individuals and families affected by life-threatening medical conditions, local hospitals and contributions to charities who service patients impacted by severe illness.
We encourage all fans to show their support – every donation, big or small, helps make a difference.
FAREWELLING BOMBER
Jack de Belin will be playing his final match for the club on Saturday afternoon at WIN Stadium.
De Belin made his NRL debut for the Red V as a 20-year-old back in Round 16, 2011 – the same year he was named the Toyota Cup Player of the Year.
A Cootamundra Bulldogs product and Junior Kangaroo, he earnt Country Origin nods in 2016 and 2017 and a Blues call-up for their 2018 series win.
Saturday will mark his 252nd appearance for the club – St George Illawarra's fourth-highest mark.
Bomber’s 250: de Belin sits down ahead of ‘special’ milestone
FUN FOR THE FANS
Fans will have the opportunity to take to the field at full-time of our NRL clash.
All in attendance will be allowed on the field 20 minutes following the full-time siren for a 15-minute period.
Next to that, the Red V Membership Team has one 2025 Signed Jersey and four $20 Food and Beverage Vouchers for WIN Stadium up for grabs, but there is a catch…
2025 Red V Members will have to Find the Fire and finish this scavenger hunt to be a winner!
Each participant must have a photo or video of themselves completing each task to be eligible and tag the @nrl_dragons and @i98fm on Instagram.
Make sure you keep an eye out! The tasks will be released on the morning of this weekend’s Game Day on the Dragons Instagram Story!
How do you win? Once you’ve ticked off all five tasks, uploaded, and tagged the Dragons and i98fm on Instagram, head to the i98FM Street Fleet activation on Harbour Street with your photos and videos to verify. Only the first five members to successfully complete the hunt will win. Be fast and Find the Fire before you miss your chance!
TEAM NEWS
DRAGONS
- There are no changes to the side that faced Manly in Round 26 however Michael Molo (ankle) has been listed among the reserves as he eyes a return to the field.
PANTHERS
- A majority Penrith's rested stars are back for Round 27.
- Brian To’o and Liam Martin remain out however with Paul Alamoti and Matt Eisenhuth remaining in the 17.
Match: Dragons v Panthers
Round 27 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Panthers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Tyrell SloanWinger for Panthers is number 2 Thomas Jenkins
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Hayden BuchananCentre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Mathew FeagaiCentre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean
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Winger for Dragons is number 19 Corey AllanWinger for Panthers is number 5 Paul Alamoti
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Lyhkan King-TogiaFive-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Blaize Talagi
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kyle FlanaganHalfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Emre GulerProp for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien CookHooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 David KlemmerProp for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jacob Halangahu2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Luke Garner
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De BelinLock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob LiddleInterchange for Panthers is number 14 Brad Schneider
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Luciano LeiluaInterchange for Panthers is number 15 Liam Henry
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Hame SeleInterchange for Panthers is number 16 Isaiah Papali'i
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Loko Pasifiki TongaInterchange for Panthers is number 18 Daine Laurie
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Ben Murdoch-MasilaReplacement for Panthers is number 19 Mavrik Geyer
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
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