LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
In the Jersey Flegg match on Saturday, the Dragons faced off against the Panthers, ultimately losing 40-30 at Collegians.
The Dragons struggled initially, falling behind 22-0 in the first half.
However, they fought back valiantly, reducing the deficit to just four points late in the game, largely thanks to the efforts of halfback Kade Reed.
Despite their efforts, they missed a crucial opportunity to clinch victory.
The Panthers managed to secure their win with a late try, which effectively sealed the match.
The Dragons made a strong defensive effort when the Panthers sought to extend their lead, with Saifiti Junior Saifiti making a desperate cover tackle to thwart another scoring attempt.
Shortly thereafter, Lachlan Weir scored for the Dragons, but his effort was disallowed due to a knock-on during the grounding attempt.
The Panthers capitalized on the 20-metre restart, with Bayden Moran scoring off a fifth-tackle play, further increasing their advantage.
Despite a spirited fightback from the Dragons, they ultimately fell short against a strong Panthers side.