Written by: Steven Williams

St George Illawarra Dragons have come away from week one of the Finals with wins in three grades.

The First Graders won their do or die encounter against the Newcastle Knights last Saturday night at Energy Australia Stadium. The 26-22 victory sets up a local derby showdown between Saints and arch-rivals, Cronulla next Saturday night at Aussie Stadium.

The Mick Potter coached First Division side easily defeated South Sydney 54-0 at WIN Stadium today earning themselves a week off. They play their next match in a fortnight's time, taking on the winner of next weekend's Wests v Parramatta match.

Nathan Brown's high flying Jersey Flegg side also earned a week off playing at WIN Stadium today. The Minor Premiers thrashed Manly 50-14 and will meet the winner of next weekend's Bulldogs v Newcastle match.

Both lower grade teams are only one win away from securing a Grand Final berth. The First Grade side has to defeat the Sharks and then the Warriors to book a spot at Rugby League's biggest day of the year.

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