Written by: Michael Edgar

St George Illawarra Dragons v Cronulla Sharks
Saturday 21 September 2002, Aussie Stadium (SFS)
Ref: W Harrigan.
KICKOFF 7:30 PM

This game should easily attract in excess of 30,000 fans to Aussie Stadium in what should be a continuing trend of excellence on the field.

Saints name team to tackle Sharks:

The St George Illawarra Dragons have named the same side that were successful in defeating the Newcastle Knights last weekend. Mark Riddell, Jason Hooper and Luke Bailey all being cleared to play by the match review committee.

1 Ben Hornby
2 Wise Kativerata
3 Mark Gasnier
4 Lee Hookey
5 Leo Clarke
6 Trent Barrett (c)
7 Willie Peters
8 Luke Bailey
9 Mark Riddell
10 Jason Ryles
11 Justin Smith
12 Lance Thompson
13 Jason Hooper
Interchange:
14 Craig Stapleton
15 Nathan Tutt
16 Shane Millard
17 Jason Kent
18 Brent Kite
19 Chris Leikvoll
(two to be omitted)

Sharks name side for Dragons battle:

The Sharks have named a strong lineup for this weekend's do or die clash with the Dragons with the inclusion of Matthew Johns in the starting side.

Johns has been plagued by injury in the latter half of the season and his prescence on the field will give the Sharks an edge on their rivals. Chris Beattie has also been named in the side although he may struggle to take the field with a rib injury.

1 - David Peachey © (Fullback)
2 - Matthew Rieck (Winger)
3 - Chris McKenna (Centre)
4 - Paul Franze (Centre)
5 - Paul Mellor (Winger)
6 - Matthew Johns (Five Eight)
7 - Brett Kimmorley (Half Back)
8 - Jason Stevens (Prop)
9 - Dean Treister (Hooker)
10 - Chris Beattie (Prop)
11 - Matt Bickerstaff (Second Row)
12 - Phil Bailey (Second Row)
13 - Nick Graham (Lock)
Interchange
14 - Danny Nutley
15 - Dean Bosnich
16 - Karl Lovell
17 - Pat Gibson

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