LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The NRL Round 18 match preview highlights the Dragons' exciting trip to Canberra for a double-header featuring both NRL and NRLW squads.
The women's team sees front-rowers Pia Tapsell (starting) and Trinity Tauaneai (bench) making their NRLW debuts, alongside Nita Maynard-Perrin and Ahlivia Ingram, who will also debut off the bench.
Key players include Kasey Reh, who starts in the halves with co-captain Raecene McGregor, while fellow co-captain Zali Hopkins will take the role of hooker.
The returning Hannah Southwell starts at lock, aiming to set a strong tone for the team.
The women's squad is set to face the Raiders, coached by Darrin Borthwick, at 3:15 PM.
In the men's match, Emre Guler returns to Canberra, marking his first visit since leaving the Raiders over the offseason.
The 27-year-old, who recently played his 100th NRL game in the Dragons' Round 17 victory against Parramatta, spent seven seasons and played 93 games with the Raiders.
Overall, anticipation is building for a competitive showdown in the nation's capital, as both teams aim to assert their presence in the league.