LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Dragons have faced a heartbreaking defeat against the Rabbitohs in a thrilling Jersey Flegg Cup showdown at Redfern Oval over the weekend.
The game was a real nail-biter, with both teams trading blows in a seesawing battle.
Just when it looked like Jesse Williams had secured a late victory for the Red V, a forward pass call dashed their hopes of a win.
The Dragons, coached by Aaron Hertsch, came agonizingly close to claiming the much-needed two competition points.
In a moment of pure sporting drama, Nick Tsougranis made a powerful run and offloaded brilliantly to Tyler Peckham-Harris, setting up a promising attack for the Dragons.
Unfortunately, Ben Lavender was tackled just short of the try line, denying them a potential score.
The Dragons continued to press forward, with Finau Latu and Jett Liu showcasing some impressive passing skills.
However, a handling error at a crucial moment halted their momentum, allowing the Rabbitohs to capitalize on their next opportunity.
It was the Rabbitohs who struck next, as Carson Kaho exploited a gap in the Dragons' defense to score a crucial try.
The Red V fought back through Tsougranis, who powered through the opposition's defense to narrow the gap to 10-6.
Despite Ward's conversion hitting the left upright and missing, the Dragons refused to back down.
Ultimately, the Rabbitohs emerged victorious in a fiercely contested match, leaving the Dragons to rue missed opportunities and near-misses.
But as any true rugby league fan knows, it's all part of the game, and the Dragons will be looking to bounce back stronger in their next clash.