We take a look at Saturday evenings (10/8/2019) NRL 2019 Week 21 match is between the St George-Illawarra Dragons and the Gold Coast Titans. The Dragons are short odds favourites to beat the Titans this weekend.
When: Saturday August 10, 3:00pm
Where: Jubilee Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
A bottom four battle gets things started on Saturday when the Dragons host the Titans at Kogarah. Neither side has played well this season, with the Titans suffering a 58-6 hammering at the hands of the Roosters last week and the Dragons losing 12-4 to the Eels.
This match is a meeting of the two worst defensive teams in the NRL, with the Titans conceding 25.7 points per game and the Dragons giving up 23. Despite a star-studded lineup, St George ranks 12th for points scored and the Titans are worse at 15th. It is no wonder both of these sides are at the foot of the table.
Jackson Ford is named as a debutant on the bench for the Dragons, replacing Blake Lawrie. Jai Arrow is back for the Gold Coast in a boost, while AJ Brimson earns a recall at full back in place of the injured Michael Gordon.
Both of these teams have been miserable at covering the spread this season, with the Dragons at 7-12 and the Titans at 5-14, ranking 15th and 16th in the competition.
The Wolf doesn’t know what to expect on Saturday, but points could be on the cards. The Dragons just have to win this against a shambolic Titans side. If they don’t, it could spell the end for coach Paul McGregor.
Odds:
Tip: St George-Illawarra Dragons at $1.31
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Jason Saab at $8.00
Teams:
Dragons: 1. Corey Norman 2. Jason Saab 3. Euan Aitken 4. Timoteo Lafai 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Gareth Widdop 7. Ben Hunt 8. James Graham 9. Cameron McInnes 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Patrick Kaufusi 12. Tariq Sims 13. Tyson Frizell. Interchange: 14. Jeremy Latimore 15. Korbin Sims 16. Jackson Ford 17. Luciano Leilua. Reserves: 18. Tristan Sailor 19. Josh Kerr 20. Blake Lawrie 21. Zac Lomax
Players cut:
Titans: 1. Alexander Brimson 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kallum Watkins 4. Brian Kelly 5. Phillip Sami 6. Ash Taylor 7. Ryley Jacks 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Nathan Peats 10. Jai Whitbread 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Sam Stone 13. Jai Arrow. Interchange: 14. Tyrone Peachey 15. Moeaki Fotuaika 16. Brenko Lee 17. Bryce Cartwright. Reserves: 18. Mitch Rein 19. Anthony Don 20. Treymain Spry 21. Leilani Latu
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change