The St George Illawarra Dragons played an amazing game against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the Charity Shield at Glen Willow Oval in Mudgee. The Dragons led 34-4, showing great skill and teamwork.
Valentine Holmes was a standout player, making a brilliant pass to Sione Finau, who scored an early try for the Dragons. Moses Suli also impressed with a clever move and pass to Mathew Feagai, helping the Dragons score another try.
Sione Finau opens the scoring for the Dragons 🔥
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Lachlan Ilias, playing against his old team, scored a long-range try to give Souths a small hope, but the Dragons quickly pushed ahead. Holmes set up Finau for two more tries, showing his strong support for his teammates.
Lachlan Ilias scores against his former club!
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Finau scored a first-half hat-trick, with the Dragons reaching 30 points in just 23 minutes. The game was becoming a one-sided affair, and commentators were shocked at how quickly the Dragons dominated.
The Dragons go coast to coast! 🌊
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With quick passing and great teamwork, the Dragons kept scoring, and Finau ended up with four tries in the first half. Sadly, Finau was taken off the field after appearing to suffer a head injury, leaving everyone worried about his health.
In the end, the Dragons were in control, leading 34-4 at halftime. It was an incredible display of attacking play, but fans were concerned about Finau’s well-being after his injury.