Clive Berghofer Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 23 NRL game between St George Illawarra Dragons and Sydney Roosters. The game kicks off at 2:00 pm with Sydney Roosters heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St George Illawarra Dragons vs. Sydney Roosters game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday August 22, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Where: Clive Berghofer Stadium
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St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters Odds
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters Preview
The Roosters will be hoping for a repeat of their Round 7 blowout over St George on Sunday following last week’s controversial win over the Broncos.
A late penalty goal helped Sydney back inside the top four, but head coach Trent Robinson will be calling for a much more thorough effort this week after his side gave up the lead inside the final 10 minutes.
The Dragons have had their finals hopes dashed thanks to a slew of a recent injuries, but they still stand a chance at making the eight if results go their way.
Unfortunately, the Saints not only have injuries to overcome, but also a three-year hoodoo against the Roosters that includes six consecutive losses.
There could be some reprieve ahead this week with Tariq Sims a chance at returning to the side, while the Roosters are set to regain Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
As far as betting goes, the tri-colours can’t afford the same mistakes and penalties that have nearly cost them in recent weeks, but the fact they’ve covered the line in five of their last six games against St George as the away favourite is tough to ignore.
Following a serious wake-up call last week, the Roosters should respond against another inferior opponent.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Sydney Roosters to win at $1.31 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Dale Copley at $9.00.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters Teams
Dragons team: 1. Matthew Dufty 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Jack Bird 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Corey Norman 8. Kaide Ellis 9. Josh Mcguire 10. Jack de Belin 11. Billy Burns 12. Tyrell Fuimaono 13. Tariq Sims 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Josh Kerr 16. Daniel Alvaro 17. Jackson Ford 18. Adam Clune 19. Poasa Faamausili 20. Jaiyden Hunt 21. Jordan Pereira
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Adam Keighran 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dale Copley 6. Drew Hutchison 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Sam Verrills 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Nat Butcher 12. Sitili Tupouniua 13. Isaac Liu 14. Lachlan Lam 15. Egan Butcher 16. Fletcher Baker 17. Ben Thomas 18. Ben Marschke 19. Tukupa Hau Tapuha 20. Brad Abbey 21. Naufahu Whyte