SCG will play host to Monday's Round 7 NRL game between St George Illawarra Dragons and Sydney Roosters. The game kicks off at 4:00 pm with Sydney Roosters heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St George Illawarra Dragons vs. Sydney Roosters game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Monday April 25, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Where: SCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters Odds
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters Preview
The St. George Illawarra Dragons picked up a valuable win while beating the Knights 21-16 last week. The Sydney Roosters did similar. While far from their best, they did what they needed to do to get past the Warriors 21-16.
Anthony Griffin is persisting with the same Dragons 17 again in Round 7. For the Roosters, Paul Momirovski replaces Kevin Naiqama in the centres while Daniel Suluka-Fifita is replaced by Siua Taukeiaho on the bench.
The Dragons fought hard for their win last week but face a much tougher opposition in this one. Their clunky attack will struggle for points without an improvement around Ben Hunt who is doing everything he can for this side at the moment. Zac Lomax and Mikaele Ravalawa have plenty of points in them, but the Roosters defence will prepare for that side of the field. The Dragons need some variation in their attack and Moses Suli started to provide them with that on the left edge last week. However, the Roosters are threatening. Sam Verrills has a game under his belt and will be better for it. They’ve desperately lacked a genuine hooker and the attack will transform once he hits form. It’s James Tedesco that poses as a big threat this week, though. The Dragons middle defence is there to be carved up and Tedesco is the guy to do it. Damien Cook ripped through them a fortnight ago and a scheming Tedesco is likely to find success targeting lazy defenders around the ruck. The Roosters need a spark in attack and Tedesco could be it this week.
Content provided by Palmerbet
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Sydney Roosters to win at $1.24 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Joseph Suaalii at $8.00.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters Teams
Dragons team: 1. Moses Mbye 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Jack Bird 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Josh Kerr 11. Tariq Sims 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Talatau Amone 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Josh Mcguire 17. George Burgess 18. Tautau Moga 19. Jackson Ford 20. Aaron Woods 21. Tyrell Sloan 22. Cody Ramsey 23. Tyrell Fuimaono 24. Jayden Sullivan
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Paul Momirovski 4. Joseph Manu 5. Joseph Suaalii 6. Sam Walker 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Sam Verrills 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Sitili Tupouniua 13. Victor Radley 14. Drew Hutchison 15. Fletcher Baker 16. Nat Butcher 17. Siosiua Taukeiaho 18. Lachlan Lam 19. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 20. Kevin Naiqama 21. Naufahu Whyte 22. Adam Keighran 23. Renouf Atoni 24. Ben Marschke