LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The St George Illawarra Dragons are gearing up to face the Wests Tigers in a highly anticipated Round 2 Pre-season Challenge in Mudgee.
Head coach Shane Flanagan, known for his tactical prowess, has carefully selected a 26-man squad to take on this formidable opponent.
This announcement has caused a stir among the rugby league community, who are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this clash.
The Dragons' relationship with Mudgee runs deep, having played in numerous showdowns at Glen Willow Oval in recent years.
Flanagan's decision to stick with the same starting lineup that faced the Rabbitohs in the Charity Shield showcases his belief in their ability to dominate the field.
However, he has made a few strategic changes, with Raymond Faitala-Mariner and Dan Russell joining the interchange after missing out on last week's match.
Unfortunately, Dylan Egan, Savelio Tamale, Alec Tuitavake, and Jonah Glover didn't make the cut this time around.
Alongside these changes, the Dragons are relying on the skills of Tyrell Sloan, who has been named as the team's number one player.
With all these factors in play, this will undoubtedly be a match to watch, as the Dragons aim to prove themselves as a dominant force in the NRL.