The Dragons and Vodafone Warriors featured in two of the more bizarre games at Magic Round, left to rue what might have been after going under in tense finishes.
Anthony Griffin's men went toe-to-toe with the Gold Coast for 89 minutes before Jamayne Isaako's try secured a golden point victory for the Titans.
The Vodafone Warriors were blown off the park in the first half but four tries in 15 minutes dragged them back within two points with two minutes to play but the Bunnies held on.
After the Dragons this week and the Knights in round 12, the Vodafone Warriors face Manly, Cronulla and Penrith in consecutive weeks so it's imperative they get some confidence and momentum up ahead of that tough stretch.
The Rundown
Team news
Dragons: Cody Ramsey has been promoted to start at fullback at the expense of Tyrell Sloan who drops to the reserves. Jack Gosiewski comes into the starting side to replace Josh McGuire (groin). Francis Molo's younger brother Michael will make his NRL debut from the bench.
Vodafone Warriors: Skipper Tohu Harris moves into the starting side after making his long awaited return last week via the bench. Euan Aitken has been named to return from concussion so Aaaron Pene goes to the bench. Centre Jesse Arthars (shoulder) and five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita (groin) have been named among the reserves and are a chance of a call-up later in the week. Jazz Tevaga plays his 100th game for the Vodafone Warriors.
Match: Dragons v Warriors
Round 11 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Cody RamseyFullback for Warriors is number 1 Reece Walsh
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew FeagaiWinger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese SuliCentre for Warriors is number 3 Viliami Vailea
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac LomaxCentre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele RavalawaWinger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau AmoneFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Daejarn Asi
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben HuntHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake LawrieProp for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Moses MbyeHooker for Warriors is number 9 Jazz Tevaga
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Prop for Dragons is number 18 Francis MoloProp for Warriors is number 15 Ben Murdoch-Masila
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jack Bird2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Euan Aitken
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 15 Tariq Sims2nd Row for Warriors is number 13 Jack Murchie
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De BelinLock for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jayden SullivanInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Aaron Pene
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Aaron WoodsInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Bunty Afoa
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Michael MoloInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Freddy Lussick
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Interchange for Dragons is number 19 Tyrell FuimaonoInterchange for Warriors is number 18 Eliesa Katoa
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 23 Josh KerrReplacement for Warriors is number 21 Jesse Arthars
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
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Key match-up
Ben Hunt v Shaun Johnson: Two of the NRL's most experienced playmakers go head-to-head in a battle of will and skill that could well determine the outcome of this one. Hunt is enjoying a fine season for the Red V with nine try assists and 27 tackle breaks, testing opposition defences with his incisive runs and vision. Johnson has copped plenty of criticism in recent weeks for taking some poor options on fifth tackle and being too lateral in attack but the 214-game veteran will have done plenty of soul searching and can be expected to hit back hard.
Stat Attack
The Vodafone Warriors sit last in the NRL for offloads with 66 in their 10 games while the Dragons have produced 85 offloads, still well shy of the competition leading Raiders with 126.
