The Dragons are red hot so far in season 2018. The St George Illawarra Dragons sit unbeaten on top of the NRL ladder after three rounds going into Sunday’s clash against steel city rivals, the Newcastle Knights.
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As proud partners of the Dragons, the Illawarra Mercury was keen to kick off the first home game at the WIN Stadium in style. Today’s special edition features Matt Dufty on the cover, who is proudly sponsored by the Illawarra Mercury.
There is great hopes for the 2018 Dragons, particularly given the start to the season. Those hopes are tempered by a similar start last season before the club disappointingly drifted away to miss the finals.
This is a new-look Dragons side though and some new faces bring new hope. The Dragons will be out to slay the Knights and maintain the rage ahead of another big clash against traditional rival, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the following week.
The game at WIN Stadium will also carry a special significance. The Dragons and the Knights play for the Alex McKinnon Cup.
McKinnon started his league career with the Dragons, debuting in the NRL in 2011, before moving to the Newcastle Knights in 2012. In a round three match for Newcastle in Melbourne, suffered fractures to his C4 and C5 vertebrae, leaving him a quadriplegic.
The Dragons have won all three of the McKinnon Cup matches so far and will be keen to continue that unbeaten run on home soil. A huge crowd is likely to enjoy the superb conditions predicted for WIN Stadium on Sunday. Get along and support the Red V.
ENJOY THE ILLAWARRA
If you are not one of the many who hit the road on holiday this Easter, there will be no excuse for getting out and enjoying all we have to offer.
The forecast for the weekend is looking good and there are plenty of options to keep anyone occupied right through the long weekend.
On our website at illawarramercury.com.au you will find a gallery of 25 ideas of things to do.
From Easter egg hunts at the Botanic Gardens or Jamberoo, to markets or even Buddha’s Birthday Party at the Nan Tien Temple.
If you are travelling on the roads, please stay safe and take extra care.
And from all of the team at the Illawarra Mercury, have a happy Easter.
