St George Illawarra Dragons meet Penrith in must-win NRL battle

Tim Barrow
Updated August 22 2017 - 8:33pm, first published 11:58am
Hard running: Paul Vaughan, of the Dragons, is tackled by Sam Thaiday (centre) and Josh McGuire. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Peled
Hard running: Paul Vaughan, of the Dragons, is tackled by Sam Thaiday (centre) and Josh McGuire. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Peled

Joel Thompson became the latest casualty among the flu-ridden Dragons squad, missing training as they prepare for a showdown against Penrith which could decide their finals fate.

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Tim Barrow

Tim Barrow

Illawarra Mercury sports editor

When it comes to sport - at professional and community level - in the Illawarra, I'm here to provide insight, context and opinion, as well as the latest news you won't find anywhere else.

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