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Round 9 vs Warriors

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Pereira disappointed over sin-binning
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Tanisha Stanton NRL.com Reporter
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Mon 6 May 2019, 08:01 PM
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St George Illawarra winger Jordan Pereira left the field at Bankwest Stadium earlier than expected red-faced and hot under the collar.

Pereira was frustrated after copping the first sin-binning of his career in the 32-18 loss to the Eels – marched in the 74th minute of Sunday's clash after he was ruled to have pushed Mitchell Moses in the back in a chase for the ball.

The 26-year-old speedster was angry at himself for leaving his teammates one player short for the closing stages of the match but said he thought he had not done anything to warrant being banished.

"I've never been sent off before," Pereira said.

"I'm really disappointed in myself – I feel like I let the team down.

"I didn't believe there was any foul play from point of view – I was just competing for the ball.

"I competed in a previous play with Blake Ferguson but I came off second best with him getting a try so I wanted to redeem myself and compete as much as I could to get the ball.

"I thought it was a fair contest but it's a tough one when someone falls over, it always looks bad but my eyes were all for the ball."



Match Highlights: Eels v Dragons

Sunday's performance means the Dragons have suffered back-to-back losses after they suffered their first defeat in five games the previous week against the Roosters at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

In more bad news for the Dragons, Corey Norman will undergo surgery on Tuesday for a fractured cheekbone, while fellow stars Gareth Widdop (shoulder), Korbin Sims (broken arm) and Jack de Belin, who has been stood down by the NRL, are also unavailable.

Second-rower Tyson Frizell's eye injury is not serious and the club believes he will be fit for Saturday's Magic Round stoush with the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium.

Pereira said the absence of several stars presented an opportunity for some of the team's inexperienced players to step up to the challenge.

"Everyone was really upset in the shed after the game," Pereira said.

"But that's the good thing about rugby league we have an opportunity next week to redeem ourselves.

"Losing Normie is a big one but we have good depth within the squad and there are boys there ready to go.

"We as a unit need to step up and support each other.

"I feel we owe it to the boys who are out to produce a solid performance on Saturday against the Warriors to get us back on track."



Warriors v Dragons - Magic Round

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https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/05/07/pereira-disappointed-over-sin-binning/
 
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Warriors v Dragons: Nikorima straight in; Field steps up
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Tue 7 May 2019, 04:01 PM

Everything was going beautifully for the Dragons in the first half hour of last week's clash with the Eels, but then everything went horribly wrong and a 14-0 lead quickly disappeared.

The 32-18 loss left them with a 4-4 record and teetering on the edge of the top eight.

Worse still are the mounting injuries for coach Paul McGregor, with Corey Norman (broken cheekbone) the latest high profile casualty. Tyson Frizell is also under an injury cloud.

The Warriors crashed to their sixth loss from eight games last week against Newcastle and are fighting an uphill battle to emulate last year's top eight finish.


Match: Warriors v Dragons

Round 9 - Saturday 11th May

5:30pm

Home Team

Warriors

12th Position


Away Team

Dragons

8th Position

Venue: Suncorp Stadium

Match broadcasters:

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Team news
Warriors: Former Bronco Kodi Nikorima will make his debut at five-eighth on the ground he called home just two weeks ago. Youngster Chanel Harris-Tavita drops to the reserves. David Fusitu'a (ribs) returns on the wing and Gerard Beale goes to the reserves. Issac Luke has been omitted and his place at hooker is taken by Nathaniel Roache. On the bench, Jazz Tevaga returns from a calf injury and Bunty Afoa replaces the suspended Adam Blair. Last week's late call-ups Hayze Perham and Chris Satae are replaced by Ligi Sao and Karl Lawton.

Dragons: Jai Field comes in for his first game of 2019 to replace injured five-eighth Corey Norman (cheekbone) in the only change to the 17 which faded badly in the second half against the Eels.


Match: Warriors v Dragons

Round 9 - Saturday 11th May

5:30pm

Home Team

Warriors


Away Team

Dragons

Venue:Suncorp Stadium

Team Lists
Backs
  • Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
    1

    Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty
  • Winger for Warriors is number 2 David Fusitu'a
    2

    Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira
  • Centre for Warriors is number 3 Peta Hiku
    3

    Centre for Dragons is number 3 Zac Lomax
  • Centre for Warriors is number 4 Patrick Herbert
    4

    Centre for Dragons is number 4 Timoteo Lafai
  • Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo
    5

    Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
  • Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
    6

    Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Jai Field
  • Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green
    7

    Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt
Forwards
  • Prop for Warriors is number 8 Agnatius Paasi
    8

    Prop for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
  • Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Nathaniel Roache
    9

    Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
  • Prop for Warriors is number 10 Leeson Ah Mau
    10

    Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
  • 2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
    11

    2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
  • 2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris
    12

    2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
  • Lock for Warriors is number 13 Lachlan Burr
    13

    Lock for Dragons is number 13 Blake Lawrie
Interchange
  • Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga
    14

    Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
  • Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bunty Afoa
    15

    Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Euan Aitken
  • Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Ligi Sao
    16

    Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jacob Host
  • Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Karl Lawton
    17

    Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua
Reserves
  • Reserve for Warriors is number 18 Gerard Beale
    18

    Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Mitchell Allgood
  • Reserve for Warriors is number 20 Chris Satae
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    Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Jonus Pearson
  • Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Chanel Harris-Tavita
    21 20

    Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Lachlan Timm
  • Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Issac Luke
    22 21

    Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Josh Kerr
Warriors Ins
  • Bunty Afoa
  • David Fusitu'a
  • Jazz Tevaga
  • Karl Lawton
  • Kodi Nikorima
  • Ligi Sao
Ins
Dragons Ins
  • Jai Field
  • Jonus Pearson
  • Josh Kerr
  • Lachlan Timm
  • Mitchell Allgood
Warriors Outs
  • Adam Blair
  • Hayze Perham
Outs
Dragons Ins
  • Corey Norman
Key match-up
Ben Hunt has heard all the criticism in the past about his tendency to disappear in crunch time. With Norman sidelined, Hunt has a great opportunity to show he can be the 80-minute field general the Dragons need him to be. If he is going to earn an Origin recall Hunt needs to out-shine Warriors veteran Blake Green.

For the Warriors to win
After another lacklustre performance in last week's home loss to the Knights, it's make or break time for the Warriors. They've had some good wins at Brisbane in the past and might actually to prefer to play away from Mt Smart Stadium for this game. Stephen Kearney has to get his team re-committed to defence and staying strong for 80 minutes.

For the Dragons to win
They didn't seem to drop in confidence after the Anzac Day loss to the Roosters but it'll be interesting to see if the manner in which they were overrun by the Eels leaves any mental scars. McGregor needs to quickly settle on a replacement for Norman, but the Dragons' hopes rest largely on Hunt's shoulders on Saturday.

Brett Kimmorley says
With Corey Norman out, the Dragons will lose a lot in attack. Their forwards are good but Matt Dufty needs to remain strong in attack like he has been over the last couple of weeks. As for the Warriors, a likely new No.7 (Kodi Nikorima) might give them someone who can manage a game plan for them. I want to see Isaac Luke, Tohu Harris and the leaders in the forwards take control of the game. Dragons by 2

Stat Attack
The Warriors completed 75% against the Knights, which isn't all that bad except Newcastle completed 91% (29/32). They missed 32 tackles and their eight errors doubled that of the visitors. Blake Lawrie worked hard in the loss to the Eels, making 134m from 17 runs. He also had 15 hit-ups and 39 tackles in just 57 minutes of game time.

And another thing ...
Revenge should be high on the agenda for the Dragons after failing to beat the Warriors in two meetings last season. The Warriors ended the Dragons' six-game winning run to start the season with a 20-12 victory at Mt Smart Stadium in round seven before completing a 2-0 sweep with an 18-12 triumph at WIN Stadium in round 18. Neither team is travelling as well as they were this time last year.



https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/07/warriors-v-dragons-round-9-preview/
 
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Behind enemy lines: Magic Round
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Tue 7 May 2019, 06:09 PM

New Zealand Warriors coach Stephen Kearney has named his mandatory 21-man Magic Round squad to face the St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, May 11.

Former Bronco Kodi Nikorima will make his Warriors debut at five-eighth after joining the club midway through last week. Chanel Harris-Tavita drops back to the reserves as a result.

David Fusitu'a also returns from a rib injury on the wing, with Gerard Beale named in the reserves. Beale is joined in the reserves by Issac Luke and Chris Satae, with Jazz Tevaga and Karl Lawton named on the bench; Nathaniel Roache is promoted to hooker.

The suspended Adam Blair is replaced on the interchange by Bunty Afoa. Ligi Sao is also named on the interchange as Hayze Perham drops out of the squad altogether.

New Zealand Warriors squad: Round 9 v Dragons

1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c)

2. David Fusitu’a

3. Peta Hiku

4. Patrick Herbert

5. Ken Maumalo

6. Kodi Nikorima

7. Blake Green

8. Agnatius Paasi

9. Nathaniel Roache

10. Leeson Ah Mau

11. Isaiah Papali’i

12. Tohu Harris

13. Lachlan Burr

Interchange:

14. Jazz Tevaga

15. Bunty Afoa

16. Ligi Sao

17. Karl Lawton

18. Gerard Beale

20. Chris Satae

21. Chanel Harris-Tavita

22. Issac Luke


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/05/07/behind-enemy-lines-round-9/
 
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Quite honestly I am getting to a point where I am in disinterested in this game. Aside from the two points that are needed, there's a host of players on the sideline, it will be played miles from either team's homeland and really there's not much to be gained from beating the Warriors. Also, with our 40 minute performances it is likely to be as frustrating as anything to watch.

Sure things might amp up for me by Saturday but really McGregor has put the curse of death on our club and no one seems phased.
 
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rednwhites said:
Quite honestly I am getting to a point where I am in disinterested in this game. Aside from the two points that are needed, there's a host of players on the sideline, it will be played miles from either team's homeland and really there's not much to be gained from beating the Warriors. Also, with our 40 minute performances it is likely to be as frustrating as anything to watch.

Sure things might amp up for me by Saturday but really McGregor has put the curse of death on our club and no one seems phased.
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We are stuck with Mary regardless of results so may as well get behind the players and hope they do The Red V proud in spite of Mary.
 
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I still think he’ll retain his spot even when Korbin is back. Not that I agree
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Our supercoach has backed himself into a corner.
Lets say, for example, wecwere 7w 1l, would he drop Lats? Probably not. Now at 4w 4l he thinks (sorry I know thats impossible) he has to rely on "experienced" players in the slim hope they come good and we jag a few wins. The risk for reward is too much for him to comprehend. So a plodder is preferred simply because a rookie MAY make a few mistakes and that would maje him look even worse.
 
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Shellharbour's Jai Field set to slide into St George Illawarra starting lineup
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Call-up: Jai Field. Picture: NRL Imagery/Gregg Porteous.

St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has put his faith in Jai Field to fill the void left by injured five-eighth Corey Norman.

With Norman set for a long stint on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a fractured cheekbone on Tuesday, Field has the chance to lock down the Dragons No.6 jersey for weeks to come.

St George Illawarra will be hoping Field fires in Saturday night's match against the Warriors, with the Dragons looking to rebound after dropping their last two matches.

A Shellharbour product, Field has played five games in the top-flight since making his debut in 2017.

The 21-year-old has bided his time in the Dragons NSW Cup side, playing in the halves throughout the first eight weeks of the season.

In positive news for the Dragons, Field's inclusion is the only change to the 17, with Tyson Frizell named in the starting side, having overcome a poke to the eye suffered in Sunday afternoon's loss to the Eels.

St George Illawarra face a tough challenge on Saturday, with the Warriors naming former Broncos five-eighth Kodi Nikorima to make his debut for his new club at Suncorp Stadium.

Warriors coach Stephen Kearney has made one other notable change, with hooker Isaac Luke moved to the reserves. Nathaniel Roache has been named in the starting role, with Karl Lawton coming on to the bench. The Warriors will also be without suspended forward Adam Blair.


https://www.illawarramercury.com.au...-five-eighth-to-replace-corey-norman/?cs=3713
 
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