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The Illawarra Steelers take on the St George Dragons in all four grades on Saturday at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium at Kogarah.
Sitting third on the ladder, the SG Ball Steelers will head into the local derby against the fifth-placed Dragons with renewed confidence after last week’s come-from-behind road win over the Warriors. The Dragons suffered a loss last week at the hands of the Roosters.
If they can play their best footy, the luckless Harold Matthews Steelers (1-3) can be a thorn in the side of opposing teams over the final three rounds, starting with the Dragons (2-2) this weekend, who are still within reach of the top six.
The undefeated Steelers U19 girls, boasting 184 points for and 24 against, should prove too strong for the last-placed Dragons, who have scored just four points in their five games.
Similarly, the fourth-placed Lisa Fiaola Cup side can consolidate their place in the top four with a victory over the winless Dragons.
Team News
In team news, Harold Matthews Cup Coach Jamie Szczerbanik has brought Rhys O’Dea into the back row, replacing Likimani Richter.
SG Ball Coach Shaun Timmins has made one change to his line-up. Bailey Marks is back in the centres after being a late switch with concussion sub-Bohden Barrett for last week’s win over the Warriors.
In Tarsha Gale Cup selections, Kasey Reh, Mia-Rose Walsh, and Ella Koster are big outs from Courtney Crawford’s round-five line-up, replaced by Chelsea Saville, who moves from hooker to half; Rhian Yeo comes off the interchange bench to pack down in the front row. Bianca Jones is the new rake.
Meanwhile, Brad Reh has made several changes to his Lisa Fioala Cup side after the bye weekend. Centre Holly Czornobej has made way for Michala Hardy, who moves from lock. Jayda Lalic switches from the front row to the vacant lock spot, with Kayliah Alvey the new starting front rower. Halle Muik replaces Bella Lord out wide.
Round 7 Fixtures | Saturday, 16 March | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah
- 11.00am – Harold Matthews Cup (U17 Boys) – Steelers v St George Dragons
- 12.30pm – Lisa Fiaola Cup (U17 Girls) – Steelers v St George Dragons
- 2.00pm – Tarsha Gale Cup (U19 Girls) – Steelers v St George Dragons
- 3.30pm – SG Ball Cup (U19 Boys) – Steelers v St George Dragons
Team Lists
| Position | Lisa Fiaola (U17s) | Tarsha Gale (U19s) |
| 1. | Kiara KOSTOVSKI | Herewaka POHATU |
| 2. | Maddalyn BULLOCK | Sienna LESLIE |
| 3. | Halle BARRETT | Darcy EADE |
| 4. | Michala HARDY | Indie BOSTOCK |
| 5. | Halle MUIK | Maria PASEKA |
| 6. | Skye SPENCER | Evie MCGRATH |
| 7. | Ella GREATZ | Chelsea SAVILL |
| 8. | Kayliah ALVEY | Hope MILLARD |
| 9. | Tori SHIPTON | Bianca JONES |
| 10. | Tahanni KAUFUSI | Rhian YEO |
| 11. | Tahlia O’BRIEN (C) | Charlotte BASHAM |
| 12. | Armani TANIORIA | Makayla MCFAYDEN |
| 13. | Jayda LALIC | Sienna YEO |
| Interchange | ||
| 14. | Kate HOWLE | Teagan SMEDE |
| 15. | Alex DOWN | Rangitaiki POHATU |
| 16. | Arley HOURN | Mia McNAUGHTON-VINCENT |
| 17. | Alysha ETI | Talea MILLER |
| Concussion Sub | ||
| 20. | Eliza TAYLOR | Brielle LUCCITTI |
| Coach | Brad Reh | Courtney Crawford |
| Position | Harold Matts (U17s) | SG Ball (U19s) |
| 1. |
Aiden TURNER
|
Lucas BORG |
| 2. | Cooper MORRISON | Tom KIRK |
| 3. | Phoenix JOHNS | Hayden BUCHANAN |
| 4. |
Zane TIMMINS
|
Bailey MARKS |
| 5. | Jack KOSTER | Toby RUMBLE |
| 6. | Beau BALDOCK | Clay BALDOCK |
| 7/20 | Tayler HUMPHRIES | Aaymon FITZGIBBON |
| 8. | Hayden WHATMAN | Isaac LAUGHTON |
| 9. | Axel ANTONY | Seth PEARMAN |
| 10. | Kapene KARAITIANA | Viliami AMONE |
| 11. | Leeroy WEATHERALL | Drew LANGDON |
| 12. | Rhys O’DEA | Jarrah TREWEEK |
| 13. | Mason ANDREWS | Daniel MEAFOU (C) |
| Interchange | ||
| 14. | Caden HOOPER | Lincoln MINERS |
| 15. | CJ Meafou | Braith PLECAS |
| 16. | Jacob BIRTA | Jackson SMITH |
| 17. | Cruz KING | Tyrone AMONE |
| Concussion Sub | ||
| 19. | Ruben MAYERS | Bohden BARRETT |
| Coach | Jamie Szczerbanik | Shaun Timmins |
Main picture: Tarsha Gale Cup Skipper Kasey Reh will miss this week’s local derby with the St George Dragons.