Young gun: Zac Lomax. Picture: Adam McLean
St George Illawarra will celebrate the late St George legend and rugby league immortal Norm Provan against incumbent Provan-Summons trophy recipients, the Penrith Panthers in round two of the 2022 season at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
With a full fixture list announced on Tuesday, there are several highlights for Red V fans to look forward to. These include:
- The Dragons hosting the annual Anzac Day for the first time in four years.
- There will be five home games at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (plus one at the SCG) and six at WIN Stadium.
- There is no five-day turnarounds and 10-games on free-to-air television.
- They play five top-eight teams from last year (Storm, Panthers, Sea Eagles, Eels, Knights) only once.
- The Dragons start their season on the Sunshine Coast against the New Zealand Warriors.
- The Dragons will play two Thursday night, three Fridays, seven Saturdays and 11 Sunday games plus the traditional Anzac Day fixture on Monday.
- The annual Charity Shield clash against the South Sydney Rabbitohs will take place on Saturday, February 26 at Mudgee's Glen Willow Stadium.
- In the last six games of the season they only play one finals team (Titans) from last season.
"Determining our home game venues is always a complex matter but our Red V members, partners and fans should ultimately be happy with the allocation of games at our traditional home grounds in Kogarah and Wollongong," Dragons chief executive Ryan Webb said.
Dragons brace for big start to 2022 season
The five must-see Dragons games of 2022
- Round 2 v Panthers: The Dragons will celebrate the life of immortal Norm Provan against the current premiers.
- Round 3 v Sharks: Aaron Woods takes on his former club in the first derby of the year.
- Round 7 v Roosters: The Anzac Day match is always the No.1 game of the year.
- Round 10 v Titans: A titanic magic round clash.
- Round 12 v Bulldogs: The return to Belmore!
