St George Illawarra will enjoy a well-earned break this weekend after downing a depleted North Queensland side in Wollongong on Saturday night.
The Dragons ran out 14-10 winners to sneak back into the top eight thanks to a late Euan Aitken try.
The premiers had been without Origin stars Johnathan Thurston, Justin O’Neill, Matt Scott and Michael Morgan.
Paul McGregor’s men will have the chance to put their feet up this weekend as the Dragons enjoy their first bye.
St George Illawarra are in a decent position after 12 rounds with a six wins and six losses record having also seen off a horror three-week road trip to Queensland.
The Dragons play the rest of their regular season games in NSW and face two games against lowly Newcastle and a game each against fellow strugglers the Roosters, Titans and Tigers.
St George Illawarra return to action when they host Canterbury at ANZ Stadium on Monday, June 13.
