After pulling out with a groin injury in the 28-10 loss to the Roosters, the former Dragons fullback has been named in the centres for Cronulla to take on St George Illawarra at WIN Stadium on Friday night.
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With a number of fullback options at the club, Matt Moylan has been named in the No.1 jersey, with Dugan in the centres and Valentine Holmes on the wing.
James Segeyaro, after receiving a bad head knock in the loss to the Roosters, will miss the match, meaning local junior Kurt Dillon has been named to make his NRL debut in jersey No.15.
Dugan played 84 games for the Dragons, but left after an ongoing dispute of salary and his position, believing his future at the club was a fullback.
The Dragons 14-4 down at half-time to beat the Sharks 20-16 with a stiff breeze at their backs in round two.
Dugan is the State of Origin incumbent for NSW, but there are a number of contenders for this season, including Dragons’ rival Euan Aitken.
Tim Barrow
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.
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.
