LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Dragons website is buzzing with excitement as they gear up for a showdown with the Panthers on Saturday at BlueBet Stadium in Penrith.
It's set to be a clash of epic proportions in Round 13 of the 2024 Telstra Premiership.
Fans can expect a full day of footy action at the foot of the mountains, with all three grades taking to the field.
The Jersey Flegg squad will kick things off, followed by the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup team, before the main event: the NRL showdown.
In a strategic move, Max Feagai will be taking the field in the centres, stepping up to fill the void left by Bird.
Meanwhile, Jesse Marschke will don the No.7 jersey in place of Hunt, bringing a fresh energy to the team.
Tom Eisenhuth will be starting at lock, with Jack de Belin leading the charge up front.
Luciano Leilua and Raymond Faitala-Mariner will be joining forces in the second row, ready to tackle whatever comes their way.
In a show of teamwork and unity, Eisenhuth and de Belin will co-captain the side in the absence of Hunt.
And the interchange will see Ben Murdoch-Masila making a comeback, alongside newcomers Toby and Ryan Couchman, who are set to make their NRL debut after shining in the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup.
It's sure to be a game filled with intensity, passion, and grit as the Red V look to stamp their authority on the field and come out on top against the Panthers.
Aussie sports fans, get ready for a ripper of a match!